QUEENSBURY – Raymond “Ray” LaPoint, 82, a longtime Glens Falls Resident, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Adirondack Tri-County Nursing Home in North Creek.
Born on January 3, 1931, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Clifford and Vivian (Rozelle) LaPoint.
Ray was a graduate of Glens Falls High School. Following high school, he served in the US Marine Corps.
In 1955, Ray married Elizabeth McDonnell. She passed away on February 9, 2011, after 56 years of marriage.
For many years, Ray worked for Allied Moving and Storage, where he was a member of the Teamsters . He also worked for Sippy’s Bar and Sandy’s Clam Bar. After his retirement, he owned and operated LaPoint’s Grocery in Glens Falls, for several years
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Randy LaPoint and his brother, Roger LaPoint.
He is survived by his sons, Michael LaPoint and his wife, Cindy of Wilton and David LaPoint and his wife, Denise of Riverview, Florida; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friend may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will be private.
Ray will be laid to rest at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater, with full military honors.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfunerahome.net.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.