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John LaChapelle Obituary

LaChapelle, John W. ALBANY John W. (Farrell) LaChapelle, took his final breaths surrounded by family on Monday, July 25, 2022, at age 66, after a brief bout with cancer. He was the son of Alice (Farrell) LaChapelle and the late William LaChapelle. John graduated from Christian Brothers Academy, Hudson Valley Community College and Niagara University. He worked for Chrysler Financial for many years and later ended his career working for Albany County. His career took him and his family from New York to Pennsylvania and then to North Carolina where his children reside today. In addition to his mother, Alice (Farrell) LaChapelle, he is survived by his three children, Nathan (Isabela) LaChapelle, Erin (Timothy) Hale, and Tyler (Kassindra) LaChapelle; and his three beloved grandchildren, Nicholas, Cash and Luna. John's love for his family was evident to everyone who knew him. He had a quick wit, a verbose vocabulary, and an unforgettable laugh. He believed that life should not be taken too seriously and never missed the opportunity to have a good time. He was passionate about American blues music, Rock and Roll and sports trivia. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 30, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany immediately followed by burial in the family plot in the Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. John's final battle evidenced his deep enduring love of family and his love and trust in the Lord. The circle has no end. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 28, 2022.

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Paul Pasquini Sr

December 10, 2023

Rest in peace John.

Jim Holloway

March 2, 2023

John and I were friends growing up. We spent many days playing wiffleball home run derby in front of his grandparents/moms home on Summit Ave. We lost track of each other after HS graduation. He from CBA and I from McCloskey. I thought of him today and sadly found out about his passing...

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Stephen Donnelly

July 28, 2022

How strange that I thought of John just the other day. My brother, Kevin and I grew up with John in the Delaware Avenue neighborhood and I was reminiscing about our childhood. This morning my brother sent me a note of John´s passing, which saddened me. He was a good kid. God bless you, John.

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Andy pologa

July 28, 2022

Rest In Peace brother john

Cheryl Landry

July 27, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Lachapelle family. May the memories of John create peace in your hearts. I'm blessed to have enjoyed his friendship over the past five years. He's one in a million, and he will be dearly missed. Rest in peace, John!

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