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Margaret LaPoint Obituary
Margaret R. LaPoint
May 12, 1923 - Jan. 4, 2021
AUBURN - Margaret R. LaPoint, 97, of Auburn passed away peacefully at Finger Lakes Center for Living on Monday, January 4, 2021. Mrs. LaPoint was born in Utica on May 12, 1923 to the late Julius and Carmella Farina Sbaraglia.
For many years she was a waitress at Campbell's Restaurant in Auburn. Margaret was a devote Catholic and a parishioner at St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed BINGO, trying her luck at the casinos and dancing. Nothing could compare to the joy felt spending time with her family.
Margaret is survived by children: Jacqueline Fredette, Michele (Roger) Reeves, Howard (Sharon) LaPoint and Bruce (Janie) LaPoint; her brother, Anthony Sbaraglia; her beloved grandchildren: Denise, Danielle and Jennifer; her great grandsons: Cody and Miles; and her special friend Bob Dickerson. In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her husband Howard W. LaPoint and her four sisters.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Finger Lakes Center for Living for the compassion and care they showed Margert over the years.
Services will be held privately for the family. Arrangements are with White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., Auburn. To leave condolences for the family, please visit whitechapelfh.com
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Marge Gower
January 9, 2021
So sorry to hear about Marge's passing. I loved playing Pokeno with Marge, Jean and the other Ladies. I will say a prayer for Marge and your family. Bless you all.
Michele Chapman
January 9, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all. I´m going to miss my friend so much
Judy Wasilenko Cummings
January 6, 2021
Michelle and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Having also been through this loss in 202 I give you comfort by sending prayers your way and hope that the memories your family shares of your Mom will keep her close to your heart.
Mary Kowal
January 6, 2021
Michele, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I miss seeing her at the casinos. No words can be said with what you are going through. My thoughts are with you and your family. Mary
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