Obituary of Larry P. LaFountain

WARRENSBURG: Larry P. LaFountain, 65, of Warrensburg, NY went to rest in the Lord’s arms, surrounded by his loving family and friends on July 4, 2023.

Larry was born on January 31, 1958 in Tahawus, NY to the late George “Pete” LaFountain and the late Mildred “Millie” Duprey LaFountain Clark.  He attended Minerva Central School and Pottersville High School.

Larry was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed riding with his biker friends in his younger days. He also loved working with wood, Larry was known as the “wood wizard” making various wood projects.  He loved his kitty cats, family and friends. Larry especially enjoyed drinking coffee at Cumby’s and Stewarts with his friend Chuck Bederian. 

“Fly high little brother on that motorcycle ride to the gateway of heaven. You earned your wings. We love you.”

Predeceasing Larry are his brothers Edward LaFountain, Michael LaFountain and Kevin John Clark; sister Lisa LaFountain and brother-in-law Denny Prosser.

Larry is survived by brother Clyde Clark; sisters Doris Prosser and family, and Sue Hopkins and longtime companion John Tennant; sister-in-law Charlene Harrp LaFountain Granger and family; nieces Ashley Clark (Brian Hopkins) and family; Priscilla Clark and family; Rebecca Carlton; Crystal LaFountain and family and Jessica Smith and family; nephews James Clark, Andrew Clark, Nick Clark and family, Lucus LaFountain and Richard “Bubby” (Tanya Hayes) Clark; special friends Chuck Bederian and Lisa Alves.

A special thank you to Chuck Bederian and his girlfriend Lisa Alves for their true friendship, kindness, generosity and support to Larry along the way.  

Larry’s family would also like to thank the staff on the south wing at the Glens Falls Center and the staff on 4 West at Glens Falls Hospital for their care and compassion shown towards Larry.

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Chuck Bederian and Lisa Alves home on July 30, 2023 from 12pm – 4pm, 59 Rocky Ridge Rd., Warrensburg.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online condolences and guestbook.