Springfield, Massachusetts
Raymond V. Laporte 1928 - 2012 CHICOPEE - Raymond V. Laporte, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2012 at Willimansett Center West, with his loving wife Millie by his side. Born September 20, 1928, son of the late Ernest and Zepherine (Gendreau) Laporte, he was raised in Chicopee...
Read MoreRay & I were classmates at Chicopee High
School. Our paths only crossed a few times during the last 66 years but I have always considered him as a good friend. May he rest in peace.
Donald Buss
September 28, 2012
I had the honor to instruct with Ray for a number of years all over the country. His experience and sense of humor were a great part in the success of ATF's programs for decades. Thanks you for sharing him with countless law enforcement personnel.
Peter Mastin
September 24, 2012 | Tallassee, AL
Thanks to those that remembered my Dad with their kind words. I read them to my Mom and she appreciates them as well. May he rest in peace. Dave Laporte.
Dave Laporte
September 24, 2012 | Irvine, CA
I met Ray on the UN 25 detail in New York (1970). Great guy and spoke real good French. Understood he was raised by his grandparents in Canada. Our detail was responsible for the President of Dahomi, Africa who only spoke French. My job, being a former cop, was to drive the follow-up (crash) car in the motorcade. Really hate to hear about Ray's passing.
_Wayne Lovan, Ret. ATF
Wayne Lovan
September 23, 2012
I was on several special details with Ray and he was one of my instructors at the academy in Wash. D.C. He was one of the most caring, gregarious, and jovial Special Agents I know. I last broke bread with Ray at John Grady's trailer on the beech in RI a few years ago. Ray always tried to cheer up the troops and had a winning personality. You now have a very special agent and guardian angel looking over you. May you have peace and comfort with your many fond memories of Ray. God bless you.
Dennis Flavin
September 22, 2012 | ME
Ray was one of my closest friends in ATF. We taught all over the country together. I will surely miss him. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you.
Vito DeMarco
September 21, 2012 | Springfield, VT
May the Lord bless you and give you strength in your time of sorrow. I have no doubt that those who sacrifice to protect and serve in this life have a special place in the next one. Joe Robitaille, Special Agent, ATF Providence
Joe Robitaille
September 21, 2012 | Providence, RI
My most sincere condolences to the Laporte family. Ray was a good guy and well respected ATF agent. He could always make the group laugh. He was a mentor to younger agents and helped rookie agents develop into seasoned investigators. He will be missed by his friends in ATF. May God bless him and especially the entire Laporte family.
- Jim Markowski, Ret. ATF
September 20, 2012
