Angelo D. LaFera

1935 - 2022

Rosendale - We are saddened by the death of Angelo Donald LaFera (Don), who passed away at home on Sunday July 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Don was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 21, 1935, the son of Assunta (Susan) LaFera nee Bruy and Giuseppe (Joseph) LaFera. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Jeanne Martin LaFera (Betty). They were married in St Peter’s Church in Rosendale, NY on August 17, 1957. Don grew up in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Newton High School. He moved with his family to Lawrenceville (Rosendale) in 1954. Don and Betty lived in High Falls, NY for 30 years where they raised their children. Don loved his children and grandchildren, cooking for friends and family, catering events, and a long day at the beach. He was an avid motorcyclist. He was a longtime member of the Lions Club, the Sons of Italy, and the Knights of Columbus. He was employed by IBM for over 36 years. After retiring, for over 30 years, he enjoyed his travels, dividing his time between Luquillo, Puerto Rico, Sea Isle City, NJ, Rosendale, NY and Raleigh, NC. According to Don, “work is the crabgrass in the lawn of life!” Don is survived by their children, Jeanne LaFera Walsh (Jack), Susan Angela LaFera (predeceased James Wilson), Donald Joseph LaFera (Michelle Lay), Thomas Matthew LaFera (Colette Hallinan). Don is also survived by their grandchildren: Brandon Walsh (Jacqueline), Travis Walsh (Brisa), Matthew LaFera Wilson (Danielle), Adrian LaFera Wilson, August LaFera and great grandson, Logan Walsh. He is predeceased by his brothers, Joseph V. LaFera and Robert E. LaFera, and his sister, Lydia LaFera Baluch and brother-in-law Robert Baluch. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in- law Leonard LaFera (MaryAnn), Vincent LaFera (Sharon), and Margie LaFera. Don is also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins. Don loved to feed people. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Rosendale Food Pantry, PO Box 8, Tillson, NY 12486. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, July 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home, 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. A procession will form at 10 am Thursday July 7 at the funeral home. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St Peter’s Church in Rosendale. Rev. Kevin Malick will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Rosendale. To leave a personal condolence to his family please visit www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com https://www.lastingmemories.com/angelo-d-lafera