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William F. "Billy" LaPorta

1949 - 2025

William F. "Billy" LaPorta obituary, 1949-2025

BORN

1949

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Lombardo Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel (Northtowns Chapel)

885 Niagara Falls Boulevard

Amherst, New York

William LaPorta Obituary

LaPorta, William F. "Billy"

Sep 20, 1949 - Mar 24, 2025

75, of Amherst, entered into rest on March 24, 2025. Beloved husband of 37 years to Deborah LaPorta; devoted father of Kimberly (Rudy) Alloy, Kelly LaPorta, William C. LaPorta, Tracy LaPorta and Andrea LaPorta; cherished papa of Alyssa Alloy, Carl Luzio, Anjalana LaPorta, Julia Luzio, Gabrielle Luzio, William LaPorta, Anthony LaPorta and Olivia Roberts; loving son of the late Serafino "Carl" and Effie (nee Lucca) LaPorta; dear brother of Marlene (John) Puccio and the late Joseph LaPorta; also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/ Sheridan Dr. on Friday, March 28 from 4-8pm. The funeral service will immediately follow at 8pm. Flowers gratefully declined. Condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 27, 2025.

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Julia

June 13, 2025

Miss u papa forever

Kelly LaPorta

April 5, 2025

May you rest in peace, Dad. Your legacy endures in the hearts of those who cherished you and in the treasured memories you´ve left behind. The love your family holds for you is a testament to the remarkable man you were. You will be profoundly missed.

Moe Naylon - Tracy´s friend.

March 30, 2025

Praying for William´s safe travels as he becomes a full citizen in God´s Heavenly Kingdom+

Arnie aka ( Bob Smith)

March 30, 2025

Billy was one of my best friend . We grew up together. Billy was one of a kind, always thinking of what he was going to do. He made you laugh. I will miss you my friend & buddy. Rest in peace. Sorry I was unable to attend your service due to health problems to show my respect and express my condolences I m sure we will see each other again till then I will have great memories of all we did and shared together.

DM

March 27, 2025

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Mar

28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Amherst

885 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226

Mar

28

Service

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Amherst

885 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226

Funeral services provided by:

Lombardo Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel (Northtowns Chapel)

885 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226

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