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BORN
1928
DIED
2018
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628 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York
Lawrence LaBelle Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence LaBelle
Sponsored by William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes.
Bob and Pat Ritchie
June 15, 2021
A great man we miss him he was so helpful as a friend and our Lawyer.
Will miss you again this summer in Saratoga
Brendan Varley
June 14, 2021
I always enjoyed chatting with him at the VFW, especially the stories about “Uncle Jock.”
Robert Ritchie
June 15, 2019
Will certainly miss you again on our return to Saratoga this summer. May you rest in peace
Dean and Debra Coon
July 3, 2018
He loved people and he loved Saratoga. It was truly a pleasure for us to know him.
Tina and Jay Colamaria
June 30, 2018
Deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with family
Roland Morris
June 25, 2018
Our heart felt condolences to all of Larry's family. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. May he rest in eternal peace. Our family has years worth of fond memories of friendship that we will hold dear. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Morris family
Brenda Parker-Cintula
June 25, 2018
To the Family of Judge Labelle, so very sorry to hear of your loss... Judge Labelle was always an honest and very fair man......just one of those people with a good heart...he will be missed...
Brenda Parker-Cintula
June 25, 2018
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. He will be missed and forever in your hearts. Love to all, Kathy Schoolcraft
Karen Bush
June 24, 2018
Larry was the smartest man I ever knew. He was not only my lawyer but s great friend. He helped keep my marriage together and had some good strong words for my husband. I will always how he helped my family members as their lawyer. U couldn't ask for a better man. We will miss u but will see u in r prayers as I have prayed for him everyday.
Nancy Gailor - Shahrezaei
June 23, 2018
When I was a young mother newly separated from my husband I was advised by my family to go visit the judge. I went to his office on broadway in 1986 and he right away wanted to know which Gailor I was. He was kind and so reassuring to me. Rest easy sir!
Jim & Vicki Cullen
June 23, 2018
It was in 1988 that Larry officiated the marriage between my wife and I in Saratoga. I remember that he asked the question about "if anyone here knows of a reason why these two should not be married..." My wife and I both said "No." since we were the only ones there besides the witnesses, and his response was, with a grin, "Well of course not!" Never forgot that! We are visiting Saratoga again on our 30'th anniversary and we're saddened by the news of his passing. Condolences and best wishes to the family.
John
June 22, 2018
May his Memory be Eternal !
Jean & John Rinko
Donna Amato
June 21, 2018
My condolences to all of the family Larry will be missed He was a man whose smile was infectious and it was hard to put anything over on him it seemed he knew before you even did. I considered him a very dear friend and will miss him dearly.
June 21, 2018
You renewed our wedding vows for us New Years Day 2000 at the Grand Union Hotel in a snow storm. We will never forget how nice you were. We would often see you at the VFW and Elks. You would welcome us and always knew who we were. Both Doug and I are saddened by your passing. Of to the big racetrack in the sky!
Doug and Susan Stanclift
West Chesterfield, NH
Gary and Phyllis Muthig
June 21, 2018
Although we havent seen him in awhile well always remember that huge smile. Our sincere sympathy to his family. He will be truly missed.
Chrissie Karlson/Greatrex
June 21, 2018
I am one half of the many happily married couples that were married by Larry. In 1985. In 1979 I appeared before him on a New Years afternoon, a few hours after I was arrested for taking a garbage truck for a "joy ride" with a couple of other New Years eve revelers . Well THAT was the start of a beautiful friendship! It's been many years since I've seen Judge as the husband was from So. Jersey where we live now. But when ever I did see him we always had a laugh, he was truly one of the most amazing people I've ever know. He will be missed but live on in his beautiful family. I pray for you all and I know his spirit is "still alive in the 8th" (race) God rest his soul and sympathy to you all.
Joanne (Casey) Cook
June 21, 2018
So sorry to hear of Larrys passing. He was such a presence in Saratoga as well as our family. Well keep him in our prayers. Condolences to his family.
Joe Peck
June 21, 2018
Judge LaBelle handled our house closing in Saratoga and even in Florida. He was great!!! We enjoyed seeing him every year at Saratoga Day at Tampa Bay Downs. He was truly a great man.
Katie & Joe Peck
Joan Desadora
June 21, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the LaBelle Family. Larry will be missed by staff and Family here at The Parting Glass Pub. He always stayed in touch and it was a joy to all of us to see him and his wonderful smile.
Brendan Varley
June 21, 2018
I always enjoyed talking to Larry at the VFW. Every conversation always contained stories about uncle Jock. His was a life very well lived.
June 21, 2018
Dear Tracy and Family-
Lois and I have been so very honored to have been your Dad,s good friends and REAL PALS.
For so many contributions and services to our City, Larry will always be a Winner and Champion for a life well lived and as an ICON for all that was GOOD and that was OLD SARATOGA.
UNTIL THE NEXT AUGUST SEASON-REST IN PEACE.
ELIO and Lois Del Sette-Addio Pisano=
Bob and Pat Ritchie
June 21, 2018
Larry was a supreme gentleman and great judge.
My wife and I always turned to him for our legal issues which he was fantastic in resolving to our satisfaction.In addition to marrying us in Congress park 33 years ago.We as many will miss him in Saratoga and Tampa Bay Downs Florida.God Bless and God Rest you our good friend.
Larry in his usual sartorial splendor in the paddock at Saratoga - crossing behind one of his partnership horses
Monica Driver
June 21, 2018
I and your partners in Mosaic Racing Stable will miss you very much - we send kind thoughts and condolences to all of Larry's family
George Duell
June 21, 2018
Deepest condolences to the family. Larry was an outstanding guy and will be truly missed.
Paul L. Varley
June 21, 2018
My friend for over 50 years. RIP My brother, your race is won.
Linda Jordan
June 21, 2018
I have known Judge Labelle for 60 years both professionally and personally. His obituary truly captures his essence. He was an amazing man who could have been named "Mr. Saratoga". He will surely be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Michael Rayburn
June 21, 2018
A part of old Saratoga has moved on. RIP Larry, you were a good guy.
William & Ardith Thomas
June 21, 2018
We had the luck of being married by Judge LaBelle on April 28th, 1986. Rest In Peace Judge LaBelle. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dave Marsh
June 21, 2018
Saratoga has lost a great citizen who will be missed by all. I have known Larry for many years and he always had time to talk with you and install some wisdom on anything relating to racing.
Michael Waring
June 20, 2018
A quintessential gentlemen who will be missed. God speed your honor!
Jenny Scarano
June 20, 2018
Tracy, I knew and loved your father my entire life. He was influential to me in more ways than I can explain. You are truly blessed to have had him as a father, and I know you will cherish his memories and will carry out his traditions as he wished.
He was a great man and you are a great daughter to carry out his legacy.
John and Mary O'Connor
June 20, 2018
We had the honor to know Larry, professionally and socially. He was always there for us, always with his famous smile, and friendly greeting: Hello Brother. His legal practice was more about helping others, and not about making money. He showed compassion, and a love for his friends and his community. As they say, they don't make them like that anymore. Our condolences to his daughters and friends.
Daniel Wilt
June 20, 2018
Rest in peace.
You performed an important role in society.
Gina Fragomeni - Fox
June 20, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the LaBelle family . I had the pleasure of knowing Judge bothnin Saratoga and Sarasota where I lived for over 20 years . God bless you all during this difficult time . Your family has been blessed with such an iconic leader .
Robert Gischel Moreland
June 20, 2018
Friend of the family and dedicated friend of Saratoga Springs. Rest in Peace Judge LaBelle,
June 20, 2018
My thought and prayers go out to Lawrence s family. He was a great person. Cousin Gail Rituno Anderson
John Steele
June 20, 2018
Rest in peace judge you was a fantastic person to know .
Anthony Demagistris
June 20, 2018
Judge, you are Mister Sarstoga, and you will be missed by so many of your friends at your favorite August place.
I will miss seeing you walk up to your box seats wearing your bright fashionable Suit jackets.
I once asked Tracy where you bought your jackets, but then I thought I could never pull it off like you did.
RIP, you will be missed, especially from your family.
Bruce Wicks
June 20, 2018
Rest in peace, my dear old friend. My condolences and prayers to the family. Have fun at the great track in the sky. See you on the other side.
Penny Mangini
June 20, 2018
RIP, prayers for the family.
Tracy Millis III
June 20, 2018
Our family lawyer AND PAL for 4 generations! May The Good Lord welcome him.
JoAnn Hughes
June 20, 2018
The memories & friendship with Larry have spanned most of my 70+ years. Chats on Broadway; fun lunches when I became a legal secretary; he presided at the weddings of my two daughters and even the last couple of years I would run into him in Clerk's Office & he always have time to pass the time. My prayers and condolences to his entire family. God Bless you - LaBelle, LaBelle & LaBelle has been reunited.
Tim and Dawn Herbert
June 20, 2018
Larry always brought Joy to VFW Post 420 whenever he came in. My wife loved to talk to him, hear all his stories. Larry will be missed by all.
June 20, 2018
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the LaBelle Family . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
The Staff at Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes
Lisa Rougier
June 20, 2018
My deepest condolences to you all.My husband I had the pleasure of Judge LaBelle marrying us. He will be missed ~Lisa Rougier
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