MICHAEL-LAPORTE-Obituary

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MICHAEL JOSEPH LAPORTE

Sebastian, Florida

Jul 13, 1940 – Aug 9, 2020 (Age 80)

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BORN
July 13, 1940
DIED
August 9, 2020
AGE
80
LOCATION
Sebastian, Florida

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Strunk Funeral Homes and Crematory - Sebastian Obituary

Michael Joseph LaPorte left this life on the evening of Sunday, August 9th, 2020.

Mike was born July 13, 1940 to the late Bernadette “Barnie” Gervais and George LaPorte in Matheson, Ontario, Canada.  After 40 years of enduring the Canadian weather, he jumped on the opportunity to...

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Michael always had a smile on his face,What a nice gentleman.My husband JB loved playing drums when Mike was playing at the Oriales on a Monday.No more pain for Mike and my JB,They are playing there music in Heaven.Prayers for the Wife and Family.God Bless.

The last link to my father's line of Laportes.
I am sure you came into the world singing and in your heart you went out the same way.
One day I will dust off the fiddle you gave dad. I see it every day as it stands beside your mother's piano.
What a blessing to have been raised in such a musical family. You left us the legacy of your voice.
You are greatly missed already.
Love
Claire Laporte

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Always loved our visits to Florida, filled with laughter and bluegrass (and maybe a beverage or two), all made so special with Mike's "joie de vivre" and fiddle music. Sending my heartfelt condolences and huge hugs to Wendy, Mark and all their families.