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Joseph LaTour Obituary

NEWARK < Joseph S. LaTour, 42, of Newark, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Mr. LaTour was born on Nov. 30, 1966, in Conquest, the son of Phyllis LaTour and raised by Harold and Linda Coleman. He had lived in Conquest before moving to Newark several months ago. Joe was an entrepreneur and a jack-of-all trades. Recently, he had been working as a home health aide in Newark. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; eight children, Krystal, Joseph Jr., Austin Denney, Michael LaTour, Arlynn LaTour, Reisha Overstreet, Ryan Cerutti and Rachelle Cerutti; a sister, Elizabeth Robbins, step-siblings, Michael Winkler, Kimberly Walters, Harold Coleman Jr., Raetta Shupperd; nieces and nephews. Calling hours were Thursday at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 E. Miller St., Newark, where funeral services followed at 7 p.m. Remembrances may be sent to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2009.

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August 19, 2009

Lynn,
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Kathy Thompson

August 19, 2009

Dear Lynn
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carol Thompson

Walter Norris

August 14, 2009

Lynn, So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I pray you and the girls find comfort in GOD, and in memories you made together. Be Blessed!! Walt

Pastor Bob Canino

August 13, 2009

Lynn; we were so sorry to hear about Joe. You and your family are in our prayers. We think of you often, I just asked Steve not too long ago how you all were. You have always been special to us. God Bless, Love Pastor & Lorraine

Andrea Morrill

August 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mrs. Jump

August 12, 2009

To Lynn & family,

I'm so sorry to read about your husband and dad. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God bless.
The Lord will watch over you all.

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