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Sophie LaRochelle Obituary

LaRochelle, Sophie V. COHOES Sophie V. LaRochelle, 97, died July 24,2011 at St. Mary's Hospital Troy. Born in Cohoes and a lifelong resident, she was daughter of the late Paul and Agatha Bargiel Gut. She was wife of the late Eugene C. LaRoch-elle. Sophie had worked at the former Home Town Bakery in Cohoes as a cake decorator for 35 years. She was a member of St. Michaels Church Rosary Society, St. Joseph's Church choir and activities club and volunteered at the Cohoes Senior Citizens Center. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends for the beautiful afgans and crafts she made for them. She was the loving mother of Marie LaRochelle, Jeanne (William) Magill, Victoria LaRochelle and the late Sophie Marcia Foley; sister of Statia Goot, John Goot and the late William Gut and Edward Goot; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grand-children, 12 great-great-grand-children and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from St. Michael's Church, Cohoes. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2011.

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August 20, 2011

Marie and Vicki
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I will say prayers for her and for you.

Marian and Joe Hunter

Julie Mossey Hagen

July 29, 2011

Vicki,
My most sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. I know what a close family you have always been.
I remember seeing your Mom when I'd stop at the Home Town for treats. She did our wedding cake and it was spectacular! Every Easter and Christmas we bring out some ceramic decorations she made for us. She will not be forgotten. She was such a wonderful lady and good person. I know how much you'll miss her. Again, our most sincere sympathy.

July 27, 2011

Marie & Vicky, Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was a great lady, I know she was always good to me and Ozzie, they had fun working at Hometown.

Linda Huneau

Mary Landor

July 27, 2011

Our Condolences on the loss of your mother. Sophie was a good person who had a long life. She and you dad will be sure to watch over you.

Paul, Anna and Mary Landor

Shirley Bergner

July 27, 2011

Marie,
I was so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. May you find solace in knowing she is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Grisanti

July 26, 2011

Vicky and Lorraine, We want you to know how sorry we were to hear about Sophie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers...Bob Grisanti, Jane Yacko and Keith Livengood.

July 26, 2011

Dear Vickie,

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know when we were both working at Civil Service you would keep me posted on how she was doing.

I will be in touch.

God bless you and your family.

Sincerely, Beverly Pottala

Mary Brady Murray

July 26, 2011

Vickie,
Sorry to hear about your mom but she had a good long life. Now she is watching over everyone with the angels.
Mary & Theresa

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