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Brandon M. Lafata

1998 - 2018

Brandon M. Lafata obituary, 1998-2018, Gloucester, MA

BORN

1998

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Greely Funeral Home

212 Washington Street

Gloucester, Massachusetts

Brandon Lafata Obituary

Brandon Michael Lafata, 19, of Gloucester, formerly of Topsfield, passed away on Sunday evening, February 4, 2018 following complications from diabetes. He was the beloved son of Peter M. Mick and Suzanne (Razin) Lafata. Born in Salem on June 9, 1998, Brandon was a graduate of Masconomet Regional High School with the Class of 2017. He had also attended the Governors Academy in Byfield. Brandon was a standout athlete having played on his high school hockey teams with his brothers Colton and Garrett. He was selected to the All Salem News All-Star Teams his sophomore and senior year. He also pitched for his high school baseball team. Brandon enjoyed playing golf and video games with his buddies. After school Brandon went straight to work at his family owned company, The Clean Team with his Dad and brother Colton. He loved working and always had a smile on his face while doing it. His work ethic was admirable and positive attitude was infectious. Brandon will be remembered as a great kid who had many, many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents Mick and Suzanne, he is survived by his brothers, Colton and Garrett and his sister Savannah; his grandfather Peter Lafata; his grandmother Diana Razin; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandmother Elizabeth Betty Lafata and grandfather Alan Razin. His funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Richard Church, Danvers on Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. Extended family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in St. Richard Church on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. The burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Contributions may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association, 200 Cochituate Road #200, Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are by the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester. For online condolences, please visit greelyfuneral home.com.

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Published by The Tri-Town Transcript - Boxford from Feb. 10 to Feb. 23, 2018.

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Wendy Flemister-Shairs

February 11, 2018

Mick and Suzanne, I cannot imagine what you are going through, I wish there was something I could do to ease your grief and that of your other children.....God Bless, Wendy Flemister-Shairs and family

Michael Holubowich

February 9, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Brandon, during skills, with the Valley Jr Warriors. You will be missed. My you rest in peace!!

Phil Bolton

February 8, 2018

I coached Brandon when he was a Squirt Major for the Valley Junior Warriors. I coached for many years and I can honestly say that Brandon was one of the most respectful kids ever. He always had a smile on his face regardless of his health issues. He had talent far beyond his years. Mick and Suzanne and family, I wish you all the best at this extremely difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you all.

Phil Bolton
Melrose, MA

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St. Richard Church

Danvers, MA

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St. Richard Church

Danvers, MA

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212 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

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