TROY - John H. LaBarge, 87, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
John was born on March 16, 1933 in Plattsburgh, NY and was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Ducharme) LaBarge. He served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He worked as a corrections officer at the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Stormville, NY for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Yankee Doodle Band for many years where he enjoyed playing his trumpet.
John is survived by his brother, Robert W. LaBarge; his sister, Gail DeLuca; several nephews and their families and a granddaughter. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his son, Thomas E. LaBarge; a niece and a nephew.
A military service with honors will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY.
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