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Patrick LaPorte Obituary
Born August 11, 1936, in Pittston, PA, he was a son of the late Patrick LaPorte Sr. and Jean Grandoski LaPorte, and a member of St. John Neumann Church, Columbia, SC. He was educated in Moosic Public Schools and was a graduate of Moosic High School and the University of Scranton. He was a United States Army veteran. Patrick was employed by Tobyhanna Army Depot in the personnel department, was a national representative for the American Federation of Government Employees, then retired from the personnel department of the Veterans Administration Regional Hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Also surviving are one son, Patrick LaPorte III, M.D., and wife Megan; grandchildren, Patrick LaPorte IV and wife Mary, Matthew Kyle, Mari Elizabeth, Margaret Mary and Kathleen Anne, great-granddaughter, Lilli, all of Elgin, SC; one brother, Gerald LaPorte, Cape Coral, FL; one sister, Marilyn Boyd, Spanaway, WA; one uncle, Anthony LaPorte, West Pittston; one aunt, Irene LoRusso, NJ; nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be Friday at 9:00 a.m. at Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home, 2908 Birney Ave., Scranton, PA, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, William St., Pittston, to be celebrated by Msgr. William Bendik, pastor, with interment in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Moosic.
Friends may call Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cardinal Neumann High School Building Fund, 4701 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick LaPorte
August 30, 2011
We send our deepest sympathy to you Barbara and your family.
Charles and Pearl Evans, Summerfield, FL.
Holly Morton
August 26, 2011
Thinking of your family. Remember taking care of you on the Murray Suite. Sorry to hear of your passing.
Mary Beth & Nick Soricelli
August 26, 2011
Our sympathys are with you all at Pat's passing. I am reminded of the football player and good natured older cousin at this time. He was a special person.
Lois Ann LaPorte Menichini
August 25, 2011
Barbara,
So was so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Please give Patrick and the rest of your family my condolences.
August 25, 2011
Barbara, Pat,Jr. and Family,
I'd like to express my deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family, I was a classmate of Pat's from Moosic High and looked forward to seeing him at the Alumni Picnic every year. He will be missed.
Evelyn Jasuta Nardelli, Southampton, PA
August 25, 2011
Barbara, Pat,Jr. and Family,
I'd like to express my deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family, I was a classmate of Pat's from Moosic High and looked forward to seeing him at the Alumni Picnic every year. He will be missed.
Evelyn Jasuta Nardelli, Southampton, PA
August 25, 2011
Pat III, just talking about you and the good old days with Timmy Dillion. Very sorry to hear about your dad. Mary Rohland Butera
Tom King
August 25, 2011
Barbara,
I am very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I have not seen Pat in many years but I still remember vividly the many good times we shared in our teenage years. God bless you and your family during this trying period. Rest assured God will welcome Pat with open arms and a smile.
August 25, 2011
Barbara and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Pat was our AFGE rep during my time as Local AFGE President in WB, Pa. He was very helpful to our office and well respected for his advice. He loved sharing stories about Packy and his family. In addition to business, we were friends and always shared laughs when he came to the office. In deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn Pekarski
Past AFGE Local 2809 President
Edith Mollitt Hokien
August 25, 2011
To the family of Pat Laporte, please acept my condolence i graduated with him May God keep him in his care,
Edith Mollitt Hokien
Joe Corcoran
August 24, 2011
Barbara and Family,
I just heard of Pat's passing this evening. I am so saddened, I can't express. Pat was instrumental in getting me into my career with AFGE and always looked after me like a family member. I only wish I had heard of his passing earlier so that I could have made the trip back home to Pittston to pay my respects to this man who had such a profound impact on my life. I know Pat was aware of how much I appreciated what he did for me all those years ago, but I'm sure he never really knew how very much I respected and loved him like a brother. He was one of a kind indeed. I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to you Barbara, to Pat, Jr. and Family. May God bless you all and grant eternal rest unto my dear old friend Pat Laporte.
-- Joe Corcoran
AFGE National Representative
Pittsburgh, PA
Joe Smerdon
August 24, 2011
Barbara: So very sorry to hear of Pat's passing and pray that God will be with you and your family as you say your goodby's. Has been great to see him over the years at the Moosic reunion.
Joe and Flo Smerdon - Bridgewater NJ
niki oliver
August 24, 2011
Mrs. Laporte, we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Laportes passing. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Sincerely, Niki Oliver RN and Columbia Nephrology
Joseph Remmett
August 24, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to Barbara and her family on the loss of Pat. We remember the happy and wonderful times we spent together in past years.
Patrick LaPorte
August 24, 2011
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Richard and Jeanie Burson
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