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1927
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2017
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Richard LaGasse Obituary
He was a Member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Served in World War II in the Navy, earned the Victory and American Theatre Medals and was honorably discharged; Was a Machinist, tool maker and building and swimming pool contractor.
Richard is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nancy, his children, Richard LaGasse / Wife Debra, William LaGasse, James LaGasse / wife Veronica, Arthur LaGasse / Wife Cynthia and Mary Anderson / Husband Keith, stepdaughters, Penny DiGregorio and Patricia Larsen, brother, George LaGasse and by 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by wife: Edith LaGasse, Grandson: Jacob LaGasse; Brothers: Henry, John, Edmund, Frances and Robert LaGasse.
Richard was a licensed swimming pool contractor for over fifty years; Past owner of Blue Ribbon Pools retired; Past President of National Swimming Pool Association.
He was an active an member of the "Friends of Bill" for over 42 years and was a man who lived life fully, traveling the world and continuously giving of himself to help others. He was an accomplished painter, who gave away his works for others to enjoy and always shared a positive attitude. He will be missed by many who shared his life, loved and respected him.
A visitation will be Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:30 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Our gratitude to Tidewell Hospice and many others for their loving assistance allowing him to stay in the home he loved.
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for Richard LaGasse
Hank Holton
September 19, 2020
I miss seeing him at the Health Fit gym. He always was smiling and kidding with me. Great NAVY man.
January 20, 2018
Richard was our old gym buddy. We do miss him. Our hearts go out to his family.
September 28, 2017
Dear Nancy & All the LaGassee Family,
The Fortin Family Kids, Rita Fortin, and Gene & Rita C. all send their love and sympathy. We remember "Uncle Dick" fondly for all the love attention and antics he shared with us when we were kids. I also have great memories of the short time we got to spend together when you & he visited Hawaii.
With much love & Aloha always... Jeannie & family
Rose & Doug Latino
September 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Trish Malone
September 27, 2017
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. May your hearts heal with time.
Robin Debbie De Vaney
September 27, 2017
Our sympathy on the loss of your Father. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Tony Ferraro
September 26, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will always remember the positive influence Dick was for me and many others.
September 25, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and her family now and in the days to come as they face life on earth without Dick.
Love,
Barbara Shaffer
Elva Mungai
September 25, 2017
My deepest sympathy to you, Nancy, and your family. May he Rest In Peace
Elva Mungai
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Toale Brothers Colonial Chapel - Sarasota40 N. Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236