HUDSON FALLS- John O. LaCarte Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
John was born on February 17, 1936 in Glens Falls, the youngest son of Joseph and Rosanna (Mayotte) LaCarte.
John worked at General Electric, Ciba Geigy and retired from BOCES in 2000. Anyone who met John will remember him as kind and generous- always willing to help family and friends.
He enjoyed reading Louis L’Amour, listening to old music, watching Westerns, playing the Lotto and feeding the squirrels. The most important thing to John was spending time with his wife and family. His unconditional love and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
John and Phyllis got married on April 20, 1963 at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls. They have been married for 55 wonderful years.
John is predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Joseph LaCarte, and Bernard LaCarte; his sisters, Lucille Welch, Aileen Fuss, Joyce LaCarte, Joan Platt and Patricia LaCarte; brothers-in-law, Dick Shevlin, Thomas Center, Sr, Link Welch and Fred Fuss; sisters-in-law, Patricia Shevlin, Wanda Center, Deborah LaPan, Ethel LaCarte and Virginia LaCarte.
Survivors include his loving wife, Phyllis (Center) LaCarte; his children, Lisa Green and her husband, Brian, Lynn Allen and her husband, Chris; John Jr. and his wife, Dawn; his grandchildren, Brittany and her husband, Carl, Nicole, Rebekah, Riley and Brooke; his great grandchildren, Kira and Ella; his sister, Nanette Newell; his in-laws, Leon Center and wife, Marie, Joan Smith and her husband, Thomas, Mary Ann Center and Mike LaPan; and several nieces and nephews.
Per John’s request, there will be no calling hours.
Graveside services will be held for immediate family and friends at 11 A.M. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at St. Paul’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Gerard Abess, Dr. Charles Yun and the entire staff at C.R. Wood Cancer Center for the wonderful care, love and compassion given to John and his family.
Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net
Phyllis,
I am so sorry for you and your family, for the loss of John. He sure was a wonderful man. You were very lucky to have spent all those wonderful years with him. I can remember all the fun we all had at the Christmas Parties and the One amazing fun party at your house. Telling jokes for hours. John loved to laugh. I’m sure he will rest in heaven now. Love and Prayers to you and your family. I love you!
Paulette
Very sorry to read of John’s passing. Condolences especially to Phyllis and Lisa. Thinking of you at your time of sorrow.
“Mom” Lisa Lynn and John,
Sitting here remembering the many many hours spent with you all. The best times for me were at your home because of the love there, so unconditional and giving and full of life was “dad.” My 2 favorite memories are of Lisa’s 18th birthday and when he and I sent her off to the Navy. You all are in my thoughts and I am so very sorry for the pain and the loss you are feeling at this time. Peace be with you. I love you all! xoxo
Michelle
John, Dawn, and Brooke,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. We have heard what a wonderful man John Sr. was – may those memories comfort you today and in the days ahead.
Much love,
Dan and Laurie