Luke N. LaCroix

BARRE CITY - Luke Norman LaCroix, 30, a longtime Barre resident, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2018.
Born on Jan. 14, 1988, in Killeen, Texas, he was the son of David and Nancy (Savard) LaCroix. He attended Barre Town Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 2006. Following his graduation, he attended Lyndon State College, earning a bachelor's degree in sports management, and Southern New Hampshire University, where he received his master's degree.
Since his schooling, Luke had resided in the Barre area. He worked for Aris Solutions and Spaulding High School. He served as the varsity lacrosse coach and the assistant football coach. He was also a member of the Barre Elks Lodge #1535 and the Vermont Ravens Football Organization.
Throughout his life, Luke had many hobbies and interests. The most important of these included playing hockey, football, lacrosse, golf and practicing karate.
Survivors include his parents, Dave and Nancy LaCroix, of Barre; his sister, Tynisha Doe, and his brother, Trevor LaCroix, both of Barre. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Paul and Huguette Savard; a niece, Yvonne Doe; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Gabriel and Pauline LaCroix.
A Mass of Christian burial to honor Luke's life will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Interment will follow in the St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery in Websterville.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SHS Foundation Athletics Program, 120 Ayer St., Barre, VT 05641; or the Vermont Suicide Prevention Center, 28 Vernon St., Suite 319, Brattleboro, VT or at www.vtspc.org.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements. For a memorial guestbook, visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.