Joseph Laporte Obituary, Death Cause – After a brief bout with illness, Joseph A. Laporte, who was 87 years old at the time of his passing, passed away in a calm and serene manner on Sunday, March 17th. Michael Laporte and Margaret Laporte, both of Worcester, are his sons. Both of them are married.
Laporte family member Barbara (LaBree) Laporte, who has been married to Joseph for 67 years, is also a member of the Laporte family. Rosemary Peloquin, who lives in Worcester, is his adopted daughter. He is her father. Joseph’s sister Marie Laporte and her fiancée Carol Houde, both of Sterling, as well as a number of nieces and nephews, are among those who are left behind after his passing.
In addition, he is survived by seventeen grandkids and seventeen great-grandchildren. Several members of his family, including two of his siblings, Al and Theresa, as well as a son, Joe Laporte, Jr., and two grandkids, John Barnett and Rochelle Laporte, had already passed away prior to his passing. A significant portion of Joseph’s life was spent serving in the United States Navy.
His favorite activities included golf, hunting, and fishing. He took great pleasure in all of these pursuits. Because of the efforts that Joseph and Barbara have made to raise awareness about fishing and teach people about the sport, the state of Massachusetts has recognized them with awards and praised them for their efforts.
In addition to being a devoted member of the church, he was employed as a counselor for children with disabilities (CCD) at St. Catherines of Sweden in Worcester for a number of years throughout the course of several years.
At Mulhane Home for Funerals, which can be found at 45 North Main Street in Millbury, there will be a visitation where family and friends will have the opportunity to pay their respects to Joseph.
It is scheduled that the visiting will take place on Sunday, March 24th, from three to five o’clock in the afternoon. St. Brigid Church, which can be found in Millbury at 59 North Main Street, will be the location of the funeral service that will be held for him on March 25 at eleven in the morning. A private ceremony will take place during the burial, and it will be attended by the family.
