Photo courtesy of Baker Funeral Home - Queensbury
Queensbury, New York
Jan 20, 1941 – Apr 26, 2022 (Age 81)
QUEENSBURY- William G. LaPierre, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Corinth, NY, Jan. 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Kelly) LaPierre. Bill graduated from St Mary's-St. Alphonsus in 1960 and Simmons School of Mortuary Science in 1961, Syracuse, NY. After getting his NY State Funeral Directing License, Bill worked for Densmore Funeral Home in Corinth. In 1966 he moved his family to Westchester County where he worked at funeral homes in Pleasantville and Bronx, NY, and then owned and operated Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Hts. NY.
After retiring in 2000 he and his wife moved to Chestertown, NY where he joined the North Warren Ambulance Corp., became an EMT and served as Captain. He was also a member of the Pottersville Fire Dept. In 2013, they moved to Queensbury to be closer to family.
Bill loved the Adirondacks and enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren on his pontoon boat on Schroon Lake. He was a member of the Yorktown Rod and Gun Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and attending the Adirondack Thunder hockey games.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sandra Strasburger, married Aug. 1, 1964; daughters, Kristen (Chris) Groff, Raleigh, NC, Danielle (Jim) McCormick, Queensbury, NY, Andrea (Jon) Battista, Valhalla, NY, and son Bill (Heather) LaPierre, Yorktown Heights, NY, 12 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandson, Sister Ann Burger, Colorado Springs, CO and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by 2 sisters and their husbands, Helen and Robert Eves and Margaret and Phil Fragassi and one grandson, Ryan McCormick.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the very caring staff at the CR Wood Cancer Center and Glens Falls Hospital.
Calling Hours will be held from 3 to 6 pm Friday, April 29, 2022, at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St, Queensbury, NY.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 am, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Glens Falls, NY. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region, 139 S. Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208, or St. Mary's-St. Alphonsus School, 10 Church St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreDear Bill jr, We lost too many people we loved from high school and college ....our Yorktown friends. Clark Funeral Home and your Dad made those passings a bit more comfortable for us. A caring family that cares about community...you should be proud he was wonderful to us when we needed comfort the most.
Brenda Ralph
December 05, 2022
Dear Sandy, Thinking of you at this sad and painful time. My sympathy to you and your family.Prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead..Carol Feldt and family
May 03, 2022
Dearest Sandy and family, Sending our deepest sympathies. We shared so many memories filled with laughter with you and Bill both in Yorktown and in NC. He was such a warm family man. I have special fond memories of Bill as he was so kind, caring and helpful when my Mom past suddenly in Yorktown just after we moved to NC. He was at our side through this very overwhelming time. He will be missed by all who knew him.
John and Mary Ann Mavrovich
April 30, 2022 | Holly Springs, NC | Friend
Dearest Sandy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. I so enjoyed the times we bowled with you and Bill. He was a very likable gentleman and a pleasure to talk with. Take care and know that I am thinking of you at this time. Sincere condolences to all of you.
Affectionally,
Jane Newell
Jane Newell
April 30, 2022 | Lake George, NY | Friend
I was sorry to hear of Bill's passing, my deepest sympathy to his family. I graduated with Bill in 1960.
Nancy Williamson
April 29, 2022 | South Glens Falls, NY | Classmate
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Daniel, Katie, Kevin and Jade
April 29, 2022
Sending love and prayers to Sandy and the family. He was a great man who will be missed.
Al and Diana Avitabile
April 29, 2022 | Friend
Sandy, My thoughts and prayers are with you as they have been over the past year and will continue particularly in the next few months to come. Kate
April 29, 2022 | Family
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Judith, David and Lisa
April 29, 2022
