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Adolph P. "Ad" LaPlace Jr.

Adolph LaPlace Obituary

LaPLACE Adolph P. LaPlace Jr. "Ad" retired owner of Petro Chem Equipment Co. resident of Baton Rouge and Native of New Orleans, he died July 9, 2004 at his residence. He was 72. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survived by his Wife, Bettye Duke LaPlace, 2 daughters: Lea Margaret LaPlace and boyfriend Blake Pratz, Leanne LaPlace and boyfriend Theo Evans, 3 sons, Andre P. LaPlace, Lenny J. LaPlace, Michael T. LaPlace and wife Angie, 6 grandchildren: Austen, Shelby, Lucien, Alex, Benjamin, and Lillian LaPlace. Preceded in death by father, Adolph P. LaPlace, mother and stepfather, Margaret and Thomas N. Turnner. Pallbearers: Mickie Morgan, Paul Miller, Jim Work, Emmett Boudreaux, Don Britt, Hunter Medlen, Greg Porobil, and Jack Porobil. Member of Instrument Society of America. Visitation will be Sunday July 11, 2004 from 5pm to 9pm and on Monday from 9am to service time. Service will be Monday July 12, 2004 for 12noon at Greenoaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Greenoaks Memorial Park.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Adolph LaPlace

19 Entries

melissa tomlinson

September 4, 2004

hey mr. laplace..just wanted to say i miss you. we think about you every Friday. Its not the same without your laugh ringing through the restaurant. mona misses you too. i know you have your mad dogs up there every friday..=)

love

melissa & mona

jamie + anthony dipiazza

July 23, 2004

with our deepest sympathy on your loss

Robin Tregle

July 20, 2004

The world does not shine as bright, nor is it quite as kind a place without Ad. He will be truly missed.

Ad & another "boog-a-nockasis", Ben @ Lilly's piano recital w/ granny & aunts 12/03

July 14, 2004

Ad & one of his "boog-a-nockasis's" Lilly

July 14, 2004

glen fishman

July 14, 2004

Ad was a joy to be around. He had a great love of life. I will always remember his big smile and wonderful laugh.

Melissa Tomlinson

July 14, 2004

Mr. Ad was one of my regular customers on Fridays at the Hawk's Nest. I miss him so much already. Friday's just wont be the same cuz I wont be able to hear his laugh (it was one of a kind!!) My condolences to his family. I will really miss him. I love you Mr. Ad...you are always in my heart,

Love,

Melissa (The Hawk's Nest)

Fred Dent, Jr.

July 13, 2004

Lennie: My condolances to you and your family. I didn't read the paper till late last night and then I was to late to make your Dad's services. Elizabeth sends her best, too.

Pat and Bill Nauck

July 12, 2004

What a true friend and "family" Ad was to our family. We will miss him so much. Mr. Ad was a second father to our children and a brother to us. Pat and Bill Nauck

Steven & Misty Graham & Sly

July 12, 2004

To Leanne and Theo,

We are sorry we were so far away and unable to attend the funeral for your dad. I know that the circumstances of his death were similar to those of my dad; I feel your loss. We pray that the days ahead bring some relief and solace in knowing that your father is now experiencing eternal bliss, resting forever in peace.

We are truly sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Steven & Misty

Rick Blackstone

July 12, 2004

I enjoyed working with Ad as a colleague in the Baton Rouge Instrument community. He was a true leader and was selfless in his giving to the profession.

I also wish to express my condolences to the entire family. I always look forward to moments of reflecting with Lenny and I certainly appreciated Leanne's service to my mother during her stay at Lakewood quarters. Their character proves indeed that "an acorn doesn't fall very far from the Oak tree"!

God Bless all,

Rick

Butch & Cindy Peno

July 12, 2004

Bettye and family,

So sorry to learn of Ad's death. I just found out and am very sorry that I didn't make the service.

We ALL know that Ad had to tell St. Peter a few jokes before entering the Pearly Gates. Hope that he "cleaned them up a little".

We'll always remember Ad fondly and will keep you in our prayers - NOT Ad - he's doing alright about now!

Love, Butch

Carol and Bill Powell

July 12, 2004

Ad LaPlace; the nicest, most sincere person we have ever had the privilege to know. You could walk into a crowded room, hear that special laugh, and know that he was in the room. You could walk up five minutes after he met a perfect stranger, and think he was talking to a lifelong friend. Any friend of Ad's was not merely a friend, but a "member" of the family. We have lost a special person, a perfect friend, a "member" of the family.

Tommy Clark

July 12, 2004

I didn't know Mr. LaPlace personally, but have heard wonderful stories from many mutual friends. He was special to many people. My condolences to the entire family, especially to his son and my friend Lenny LaPlace.

Gusti (Parent)McGee

July 11, 2004

I will always remember Mr. Ad, He and Ms. Betty live next door to my grandparents. I used to play with Leanne when I was little. He would work in his shop while we jumped on the trampoline...I went to my very first football game with them. He and Ms. Betty will always remain a pleasant childhood memory. My heart goes out to his family.

Hilary Vignes

July 11, 2004

The world will truly miss Ad's joy and happiness. He lit up the darkest room by just being there.

Donna Marino

July 10, 2004

Ad was so much fun to be around. His laugh was "one of a kind." You didn't have to be around him for very long before he had you laughing just as hard as he was. My family will always remember the good times we had with him.

Bryan Hymel

July 10, 2004

I would like to offfer my sincere condolences to Ad's family. Ad was a great friend and a wonderful person. He taught me a lot, not only about Instrumentation, but about life. He will truly be missed.

NORM MONTGOMERY

July 10, 2004

Ad was one of my favorite people; even when we disagreed on an issue. Many people would like to be labeled "one of a kind". Ad really was a unique personality because he made life fun for himself and the people he touched.

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