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Vincent LaBatch Obituary
He was born April 1, 1932. He was the son of the late William LaBatch and Helen Yesson LaBatch.
Vincent attended St. Hedwig's Parochial School in Kingston. He also served our military in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Reserves. He was employed by Intermetro Industries until his retirement.
Vincent was known to all who loved him as "Willy." Willy was the most kind, caring and open-hearted and down-to-earth person that would do anything for anyone. He was an avid sports fan of the Boston Celtics, St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland/L.A. Raiders. He played baseball, softball and basketball in his earlier days.
He enjoyed reading, drawing, writing and conversing about world events. He loved sharing time with his grandchildren, Erik and Kristin. He recently celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary with his wife, Alice.
Willy was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen LaBatch; his brothers, Leo, Joseph (Babe) and Edmund (Ed); and sisters, Josephine (Josie), Catherine (Cathy) and Regina (Jean).
Surviving are his wife, Alice; daughters, Cheryl LaBatch and longtime partner, Joseph Valvano, and Linda LaBatch and husband, Joseph Yorkanis; grandchildren, Erik Rodgers and Kristin Yorkanis; nephews, Larry, Derek, Joseph and Edmund; and nieces, Lisa and Justina.
The family would like to give thanks to the staff at Allied Skilled Nursing for the extra special care he received, and also to Denise Newcomb from the VA Medical Center and the nurses from Complete Home Care.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerby Ave., Kingston, with a military salute and Mass of Christian Burial following at 10 a.m. at Holy Name/St. Mary's Church, Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday.
God now has his newest angel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent LaBatch
Sheri
June 3, 2025
Dad, On this upcoming Anniversary since you've been gone, please know you live on within all of us, Linda, Erik and Kristin. We talk and think about you often. You will never leave my heart. I miss you dearly. You were the best Dad anyone could ever ask for, going above and beyond for all of us. I thank you dearly for that. Love you always.
Sheri
June 6, 2024
Dad, I miss you so, so much. I occasionally dream of you. I wish you were here, I know your unconditional love would help me through what I'm going through in my life right now. I just want all the love and peace for you. Stay close, my angel.
Sheri
June 5, 2023
Dad, I think of you all the time. Although time has passed, you are still so very present in my thoughts and life. I miss you so much. I just want to cry. I know your with Mom. You both are not suffering anymore and that I'm grateful for...but I miss you both. Be happy in God's kingdom. Be at peace. Love you always and forever.
Sheri
June 5, 2022
Dad, it's been 11 years since I last seen you. I miss you now more than ever. You now have Mom with you as I truly miss her as well. Please know that you both are my heart's forever. Love you both so much.
Sheri La Batch
June 9, 2021
Dad although it's been ten years today since you've been gone, I think about you everyday. I miss you so much. At times I feel your presence around me. So I know your there. Just want to tell you how much I love you. Mom needs help right now, we all are praying. Please ask the angels to help in the name of Jesus. Please tell all the relatives and friends I love them very much. Dad you will always be very special too me. Your little girl, Sheri
Kristin Yorkanis
June 15, 2011
My dearest Grandpa, You have been there for me since the day I was born , and you have taught me a lot of things that I now excel in today. I also want to thank you for filling my childhood with such precious memories that i will always remember throughout my whole life. Thank You for being the Best Grandfather I could ask for * Peace be with You*
Alice La Batch
June 15, 2011
Dear husband, remember when you said to me on our first date, "Do you believe in love at first sight" And I said no. You said I do! That began our three year relationship until we married. You were the love of my life and I will never forget you. I love you will all my heart Alice (Al)
Cheryl La Batch
June 15, 2011
Dear Dad you will never be forgotton. Love you so much. We were truly the best father ever. You are so missed by so many. You are with GOD now, and our his newest angel Love you Dad you will always be remembered!!!!!
Cheryl La Batch
June 15, 2011
Dear Dad, you were the greatest father ever! No one can ever replace you. You never gave up to the end, you were so strong-willed (that why they called you "Willy") You will never be forgotton, I feel your presence as I write this. You are now with GOD and now one of his angels! You will never be forgotton! Love you so much! You are so missed! God Bless and thank you for being the best Dad ever!
Cheryl La Batch
June 15, 2011
Dear Dad you were the greatest father ever there is no one like you. You will always be in my heart and I feel your presence with me as i write this. You were strong-willed (that's why I think they called you Willy) God Bless You, you are now one of God's angels. You will forever be in my heart! You were the best Dad ever!!!!!!!!!!
June 13, 2011
Aunt Alice,Linda, Sherry, Kristen and Erik - My heart and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. I will never forget how good "Uncle Willy" was to me when I was growing up. His niece, Carol (Melbourne, FL)
Barbara& John Milunic
June 12, 2011
LaBatch family,so sorry for your loss. many prayers and thoughts and blessing to your family. i can still see him on the porch everymorning reading his paper.He was always so nice to us even though we knew him a short time. He is in GOD'S ARMS now and watching over all of his friends and family.GOD BLESS another ANGEL in HEAVEN.
June 11, 2011
hello sherry sorry for your loss. He is in good hands now. He will be looking over you helping you out when you need help. He will point you in the right direction. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Celebrate vincents life, fill your heart with his memorie and he will always live on. He will be the special angel that will watch over you. We salute vincent for his service to our country.
love
Lisa and David Shultz
Bernie Klein
June 11, 2011
I knew Willy while going thru Kingston High with his brother Babe. Condolences to his family
The Shultz & Morgan Families
June 11, 2011
To The Labatch Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Take comfort in knowing your loved one is never really gone, they are only a memory away. God bless!
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