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Christopher LaFortune Obituary
LANSINGBURGH - Christopher John LaFortune, 64, of Lansingburgh, passed away on March 1, 2024, following a long illness.
The son of Thomas Eugene LaFortune and the late Leona Louise (Piniaha) LaFortune, Christopher was born on July 26, 1959, in Troy. He was a lifelong resident of Lansingburgh and was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, class of 1977.
Mr. LaFortune held many jobs throughout his adult life. In his younger years he was employed at Portec Steel Mill alongside his father, brothers and uncle Jack. For a time he worked for the Vanilla Bean Co., and lastly retired as a clerk in the Comptroller's office with the State of New York.
An avid sports fan, Christopher's favorite teams were: the New York Yankees, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Miami Dolphins. Anyone who remembers Chris will warmly recall his love of the Three Stooges, M&Ms and fantasy football. He will be sorely missed.
In addition to his father, Thomas, Chris leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Mark LaFortune, Cheryl A. Abbott (Richard), Michael LaFortune and Gregory LaFortune. An abundance of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive.
Christopher was predeceased by his loving mother, Leona on January 17, 1990, a wound that never fully healed. We take comfort in knowing he now joins her in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Relatives and Friends are invited to call from 4-6 p.m., on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in the Chapel of the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Avenue (corner of 104th Street), Troy, N.Y. 12180. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the funeral home that same evening at 6 o'clock. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Christopher John LaFortune can be made to: the American Lung Association. Mail Checks to 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, Ill. 60601, or give online at: www.lung.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the LaFortune Family, online at TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher LaFortune
Cindy Carabis
March 9, 2024
LaFortune Family, I am so so sorry for your loss, Chris was a great guy. He is surely gonna be missed. Enjoyed our growing up together.
Joe Henkel
March 9, 2024
To the family of Chris LaFortune,
Kind, caring, and never an unkind word spoken. Spent many a good time with Chris as we passed thru LHS. Always knew his sports, just a pleasure to be around. The life of a party with that laugh and smile. Loved by everyone. The world needs more Chris LaFortune´s. Missed but not forgotten.
Vonne and Paul
March 6, 2024
Dear LaFortune Family. We are so sorry for your loss. We join you in mourning our sweet Chris. So many memories of birthdays and trips to Maine! We won´t ever forget. Love you all. Friends forever!
Joe F
March 6, 2024
Sorry to have to say goodbye to Uncle Chris,he was always great with my kids,he loved n cherished them n loved to see them every holiday,will see again someday but u will always be in our hearts,it's not goodbye it's see u later remember
Heidi & Angelo Corina
March 5, 2024
To the LaFortune family,
Our sincere condolences for your loss of Christopher. We will remember him during the bowling league days at Uncle Sam Lanes. Those were the good ole days. May he RIP.
Pam Pomiber
March 5, 2024
Cheri, I'm so sorry to hear about your Brother. Although I never had the chance to meet Chris, it's apparent he was a wonderful man. May memories see you and your family through this difficult time.
Timmy LaFortune
March 5, 2024
Hey Chris, always had a great time together at concerts(over 25) traveling up the Northway to Glens Falls or Saratoga....we shared our love of the 3 Stooges and our dislike of each others sports teams lol. It's hard to believe that I won't be getting a phone call on my birthday or just out of the blue. My heart is broken, but, I know you are in a better place with those you have missed for so long....just wanted to say I love you and until we meet again, will miss you
Rich Abbott-stitchie
March 5, 2024
TO MY BROTHER CHRIS YOU ARE DEFINITELY GOING TO BE MISSED . WE HAD SOME AMAZING TIMES AT CONCERTS,MARGIES,ENDLESS SUMMER COOKOUTS ,FANTASY FOOTBALL AND EATING ALOT OF AMAZING FOOD ON HOLIDAYS. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOU ACCEPTED ME AS YOUR BROTHER R.I.P. CHRIS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. I LOVE YOU -STITCHIE
Love your favorite sister!
March 5, 2024
He was always the life of the party! Always ready for a picture!! I have so many memories, 61 years worth! I love you so much and will miss you forever!
Karen Osborne McMeel
March 5, 2024
Cheri & Family,
We are very Sorry for Your Loss. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with You at this Saddened Time. When You think of Chris, try to remember all of the Great Times You had with Him and that will make Your Heart Smile for a while.
Vinny Gabriel
March 4, 2024
To the Lafortiune family ,
Sorry to hear of Chris passing !
I worked with him and his Dad and Uncle Jack at Portec ! May he rest in peace ! My deepest condolences !
Love your god daughter Nicole
March 3, 2024
This is a very hard post to write, I don´t want to say goodbye to you, nobody does. I know that you are up there with your mom, aunt, and grandmother and that is the only reason how I can come close to accepting this. Uncle Chris, you helped me so much with school whether it would be to help me study or a project that I waited til the last minute to do, you helped me no matter what. You were the smartest person I knew especially when jeopardy came on forget it, I didn´t even finish the question and you had already blurted out the right answer to it. I love the story how you were on your way to audition for jeopardy and got lost and took a wrong exit, I always looked up to you and wished I could be half as smart as you were. You taught me how to do my taxes and never wanted me to pay to have someone else do such an "easy job" as you put it. You drove my mom to the hospital because her water broke and I was on the way whether anyone was ready or not, and you begged my mom in the car to please wait cuz you had no water and towels to deliver me. I will cherish these memories forever and I was and always will be honored to be your god daughter. My kids will miss you too, miss your stories, all the snacks and silly toys you would have for them, and of course always asking how they were doing in school. I love you so much and please give gramma a big kiss and hug for me and I promise I will take care of your brothers, your sister, and your dad. I will never be okay you´re gone and never accept it, I will hold on to your memories forever, and I will always talk about you and never forget you. I love you Uncle Chris and so heartbroken that you´re gone, but you don´t have to suffer no more. RIP Uncle Chris, I will always love you!!!!
Karol Nelson Limoges
March 3, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss..Chris was an awesome person.
Paul collins
March 3, 2024
To my long time friend .. love you.
Erin Purcell Vaughn
March 2, 2024
Tom, Cheri, Mark, Mickey, Greg,
I'm so sorry to read of Chris' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sandy Shields Harper
March 2, 2024
Dear Cheri and family. I was sorry to hear of Chris' passing. He was such a fun person to be around. Although I haven't seen you in years I enjoyed growing up with all of you. I feel your loss since I lost my brother Gary in October of 2022. I will keep your family in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Sandy Shields Harper
David Kownack
March 2, 2024
If it wasn't for Chris tutoring me in science, I would have never made it to the high school. Thank you, Chris I will always remember you.
Arlene Tibbetts
March 2, 2024
So so sorry. Love and prayers for the family.
Jaime, Danny and Brooklynn
March 2, 2024
My dearest cousin Chris We have had many memories over the years and conversations. You were an awesome funny guy. My favorite memory of you is when you would be playing with any of the family children and you would pop your lips at them and make goofy faces. Children flocked to you. You gave them toys and goodies. I loved our conversations about all the old candy and chips that weren´t around anymore and fixated on the Taco Bell Doritos which btw you still owe me a bag since you found them lol. I plan on collecting when I see you again. I will miss walking in and seeing you in the kitchen in your tye- dye bandana or some other color. Those are just some memories one of my fave places to go was your dads and you are part of the reason. Every time Danny would come he would constantly sit out in the parlor and talk with you. We are both truly heartbroken you were taken way to soon and were a huge part of our family dynamic. Rock and Roll in heaven Cuz love you.
Your god daughter Nicole
March 2, 2024
Your god daughter Nicole
March 2, 2024
Your god daughter Nicole
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Your god daughter Nicole
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Your god daughter Nicole
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Your Niece Angela
March 2, 2024
Thank you Uncle Chris for always being there for us when we needed you. Your knowledge and wisdom of just about everything has always impressed me. I'll cherish all the mornings we drank coffee together after my sleepovers at grampies. Thanks for sharing your powdered creamer all those years with me. You always had the funniest jokes or one liners to share to make us laugh. I can hear your three stooges sounds now! My nickname Feebie came from you and It's so special to me.
You now have a new role to play - our guardian Angel. Please hold Grammas hand and watch over us all now. Grampie, my mom and dad and your brothers need that more than ever right now. My brother and sister and cousins need that too
Until we meet again- please send us all the signs and rest easy Uncle Chris. No more suffering for you. I love you.
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