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Paul LaPorte Obituary
Paul was born Aug. 3, 1935 in Troy, the son of the late Paul H. and Catherine (Millington) LaPorte. He was educated at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Paul served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962. While stationed in Spain he met his wife Maria and they were married in Madrid, Spain on May 5, 1962.
They returned to the United States in 1962 and Paul worked with his father in the family petroleum business, Millington & LaPorte. Paul was passionate about his business, building it up to pass on to his own children. He was also a member of the Cambridge Marching Band, the Fiesta Marching Band, the Hoosick Falls Community Band and the Starbusters.
He was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Hoosick Falls Lions Club, Elks Lodge No. 178 and the Derby Club. Paul loved boats and golfing, but mostly he loved his life, “How Sweet It Is.”
Survivors, other than his wife Maria, include two daughters, Catherine Luke and her husband Bill of White Creek, and Maria Paz and her husband Jeff Estes of White Creek; three sons, Pablo LaPorte and his wife Megan of Salem, Paco LaPorte of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Michael LaPorte of Hoosick Falls; two sisters, Ann Ambs and Mary Hoffy, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Paul is also survived by nine grandchildren, Alexandra, William and Sydney Luke, Nicholas Sobolew, Paul Henry and Daniel LaPorte, Sophie and Olivia Estes and Matthew LaPorte.
A memorial mass to celebrate his life will be offered on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, on 43 Main St. in Hoosick Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Salvation Army or the Gold Coast Hospice in Ft. Lauderdale through the funeral home.
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Aimee Skiff
March 26, 2004
I was deeply saddened by the news of Mr. LaPorte's death and my heart felt sympathy goes out to the entire Laporte family. My teenage years were spent with Paz and I practically lived at their house. I felt that I was part of the family and have many fond memories of Paul. He will be greatly missed.
Joan James
March 26, 2004
Maria & Family,
Very sorry to hear about Paul. Paul was a most cheerful & outgoing person. I, also, remember him as an outgoing and good-humored student in high school at St. Mary's Academy. Our condolances,
Joanie James
Vinny & Mary James
Antoinette (Toni) Callahan
March 26, 2004
My deepest Sympathies go out to the LaPorte family.
Scott Pinkham
March 25, 2004
My sincerest sympathies go out to the entire LaPorte family.
Louann & Ray Sheffer
March 25, 2004
Dear Maria and family,,
How sad to learn of the death of your wonderful husband and father, Paul. My memories of him go way back to our childhood when he lived across the street from us on Main St. He will be missed. Our love and prayers go to all of you now. Blessings from all the Sheffer family.
Terri Burdick
March 22, 2004
We were surprised and saddened to hear about Paul's death this past weekend. On behalf of Hoosick Falls Elks Lodge #178, its officers, and John and I personally, please accept our sincere condolences and sympathies.
Terri and John Burdick
Joe and Gayle Magisano
March 22, 2004
Sorry to hear about Paul's death. He was always quick with a smile and, of course, a joke. His loss will be felt by so many! Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Lee Anne Shaw-Spurr
March 22, 2004
My deepest sympathies go out to the LaPorte family. Mr. LaPorte will be deeply missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him.
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