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In Loving Memory
Louis J. Laponte
12/10/1911 -
12/5/2009
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Laponte, Louis J., 97, of Bristol, husband of Margaret (Ashman) Laponte died Saturday, December 05, 2009 at Bristol Hospital. He was born in Bristol December 10, 1911 and was a son of the late Luigi and Laura (Savino) Laponte. He was a shipping agent at the former New Departure in Bristol, retiring in 1969. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII, serving as a chief radioman on the destroyers, the USS Quick, USS Stevenson and the USS Crouter. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church. He was a member of the BPOE #1010, the West End Athletic Club and had played semi professional baseball and basketball for the Industrial League in Bristol before and after WWII. He was an avid New York Yankee Fan. Besides his wife, he leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Joyce Laponte of Fairfield, CT, a daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Steven Danis of Richmond, VA, five grandchildren, William Trible, Louis Hoskins Trible, Andrew Trible, Matthew Laponte and Jennifer Laponte; a nephew Brian LaPonte and a niece Laurene Tata. He was predeceased by three brothers, Frank and Peter and Charlie LaPonte and three sisters, Rose Basso, Lucy DePaolo and Angelina LaPonte. The funeral will be held Wednesday 9am from DuPont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, followed by a mass at 10am in St. Anthony Church. Military honors will be accorded at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony Church, 111 School, St., Bristol, CT 06010.
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Condolences
From:
Tracey Duffy
Malverne
NY
Relationship:
Colleague
Dear Mark,
I would like to express to you my sincere sadness and sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Be comforted in the knowledge that your dad lived a long and prosperous life.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Tracey
Sent:
12/7/2009
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From:
The Fellin family
Bristol/Richmond
VA
Relationship:
friend
our deepest sympathies. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Bill, Diane, Billy & Mike Fellin
Sent:
12/8/2009
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From:
Father Al Fontana
Bristol
CT
Relationship:
Church
Dear Margaret and family,
On behalf of St. Anthony Church I would like to wish my deepest condolences on the occasion of the death of Louis. This must be a difficult time for you. We will pray for the happy repose of his soul.
Sincerely,
Father Al Fontana
Pastor
Sent:
12/8/2009
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From:
Seth Farber
Brooklyn
New York
Relationship:
friend
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Liz and I send our deepest condolences.
Sent:
12/9/2009
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From:
Yolanda Ianniello
NY
NY
Relationship:
Friend/ Co-worker of Mark son of Louis Laponte
Dearest Mark,
My deepest condolence in the loss of you father. I hope you find comfort in the many memories of his time shared with you and your family. I never met your Father, but knowing you he must have been a very special guy. My love to you and your family in this time of grief.
Yolanda
Sent:
12/9/2009
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From:
Yarvette Williams-Nelson
Richmond
Virginia
Relationship:
Co-worker of Danis
Danis, so sorry for the lost of your dad. I pray for you, steve, will, hoskins and andrew. I love you all. Take care.
Sent:
12/18/2009
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From:
CHAUNA ANN JONES-CRAWLEY
CHARLES CITY/PROVIDENCE FORGE
VIRGINIA
Relationship:
FRIEND AND FORMER CO-WORKER
ELAINE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. REMEMBER IM JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IF YOU NEED MY ASSISTANT AT ANYTIME. LOVE YOU CHAUNA
Sent:
1/1/2010
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