GLENS FALLS – Gloria J. LaFountian, 82, of Glens Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 23, 1942, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Pasquline and Dorothy (Bissell) Volpe.
Gloria was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.
On December 30, 1962, she married Reginald E. LaFountain at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. Together they shared 53 years of marriage, before he passed away on April 20, 2016
Gloria worked as a crossing guard for Glens Falls School for several years.
She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. Gloria loved bingo, going to the casino and most of all, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Monty Volpe, and her son, Reginald Steven LaFountian.
She is survived by her four children, Ricky LaFountian and his fiancé, Misty George of Glens Falls, Regina Wells and her fiancé, Dave Almy of Glens Falls, Robbie LaFountian and his fiancé, Amanda Koliada of Glens Falls and Robin LaFountian and her significant other, Angel Gonzalez of Glens Falls; her grandchildren and significant others, Jacob Wells, Alicia LaFountian, Rachel Wells, Jessica Smith, Jeremy Wells, Dominic LaFountian, Robbie LaFountian and Cecilia Gonzalez; her great grandchildren, Kole Wells, Brayden Vaughn, Marlee Warren, Jaiden Smith and Dallas Warren; her sister, Marie Luedeke; her brothers in law, Chuck LaFountian and John LaFountian; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved dog, Rocky and cat, Uggs.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the Park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Albany Ronald McDonald House, 139 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208.
Dearest Gloria and family;
May you rest in peace. I pray at this time that your children, Ricky, Regina, Robin, and Robbie, will find common ground to carry on all your family traditions. I will always remember the joy you brought to Chuck as you hosted all the family gathering’s Christmas Fourth of July Memorial Day etc..Everyone made their specialty dish. Everyone was always welcome in your home! You survived those strokes like a trooper and kept on going for your Children and extended family. May all your wishes for family be carried out as you chose. Blessings, Diane Frederick