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1950
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2019
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Gerald Lapointe Obituary
Though he worked long and hard, Jerry made time to be an active participant in the lives of his children. He coached basketball, soccer, softball, and t-ball; loved sports of all kinds but was an especially avid Red Sox fan; and loved to spend time outdoors. Jerry was brilliant and despite his disinclination for games, would occasionally humor his family and impress everyone with his expansive trivia. Jerry enjoyed reading historical novels and listening to music in his free time. He was generous, smart, funny, and stubborn. Though a quiet man, he touched many lives and will be warmly remembered.
Jerry is survived by his mother Jean Lapointe; two brothers, Philip "Flip" Lapointe and his wife Dale, Richard "Rick" Lapointe; and sister, Susan Johnson. He leaves behind two daughters, Tara (Dugas) Robinson and her husband Robert, Katie Lapointe and her partner Adam Seegars; one son, Daniel Lapointe; and his former wife, Melanie (Crane) Lapointe. He was a loving grandfather to Alex and Lucy and caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Clarence, and brother-in-law, Clyde Johnson.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 15 from 4 - 7 pm at Graham Funeral Home in Easthampton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations should be made to the Easthampton Parks and Recreation Dept to support youth sports. The Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 18 Adams Street, Easthampton has honorably and proudly been entrusted with providing for Jerry's care and services. Please visit rwgrahamfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
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seamus hanrahan
January 22, 2022
sorry to hear of his passing... My sympathies to the family. He was a good man and a good buddy. Jerry worked with me at Bay State Mills(where he lost the finger) and then at Hammarplast in Northampton and East Longmeadow. (with now billionaire howard schultz owner of Starbucks) . Jerry and I paddled the Connecticut River from Canadian border some140 miles south of Dartmouth College. Epic goodtimes! R.I.P. my friend
pointing at Jerry's red socks hat.
Stephen Malone
August 29, 2019
to the entire Lapointe family my thoughts and sympathy. I talked to Jerry everyday when we worked at HS and shared many thoughts. I retired the same day Jerry did he seemed fine then. well God bless all
Mark Ostrander
August 15, 2019
To the entire Lapointe family - so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Thinking of you all during this tough time.
August 15, 2019
RIP old friend. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Leo Guglielmo
Bunnell, FL
Todd & Pamela Denno
August 14, 2019
I thanked you once in person, now I will again in your passing. Jerry, thank you for helping raise my beautiful niece into the woman she is today. May your wings be gold. For it takes special men to do this.
Dave Ostrander
August 14, 2019
Growing up next door to Jerry we had some great times together including numerous "sporting" events. Playing basketball, as we did, on an icy driveway is NOT recommended! He will be missed. My sympathy to all of Jerry's family. Dave
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