Paul F LaFalce

May 5, 1921 - July 18, 2015

Paul F. LaFalce, age 94, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital comforted by his 3 children. Paul was born in Albany, NY on May 5, 1921 and was the son of the late Carmen and Francis LaFalce. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and earned a BS degree from the College of St. Rose. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and attended Purdue University under the Navy education program and advance electronic school in San Diego and was then assigned to the Pacific Fleet until Honorable Discharge in 1945. Shortly after his return he started to build his own business. Paul was President and owner of Paul's Cleaner's on New Scotland Ave. and served as a local past President of the National Cleaners Association. Over his long life he held numerous leadership roles in local community organizations. Paul was a past Venerable of the Roma Intangible Lodge 215, Albany Elks, Third Degree Knights of Columbus, Founding Member and Board of Director of the Italian- American Community Center, member of the Board of Directors for Camp Thacher and served as a member of the Albany Medical Center development program. He was first secretary for the Boy's Town of Italy fund raising program and an active parishioner at Holy Cross Parish Church. Paul was a past director at Normanside CC and a member of Albany CC. He and his wife Mary enjoyed an active social life with many friends at these clubs and at Aberdeen Golf and Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL during their early retirement years. Paul was an avid, low-handicap golfer who won many tournaments even into his elder years. Also an accomplished card player, he continued playing cards every Monday night with a core group of neighbors at his WhiteHall Court residence until his passing. Paul married Mary J. Tizzone on Sept 3, 1944 and enjoyed a long loving marriage of 68 years until her passing in 2009. Beloved father of Pamela LaFalce Linnan (finance' Stephen Simons), Sheila LaFalce (Paul Nevins), C.J. (Cecilia) LaFalce. Cherished grandfather to Brigid Linnan (Steve) Westcott MD, Katherine, Emily and Paul F. LaFalce ll; proud great grandfather to Trent and Sean Westcott. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife Mary he was also pre-deceased by his brother Joseph LaFalce and his wife Rose. He is survived by sister-in-law Donna (Stephen) Christopher and brother-in-law Lou Tizzone and several loving nieces and nephew. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Paul's memory to the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208. Funeral services Friday, July 24, 2015 at 8:15 am from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to All Saints Catholic Church, Albany at 9:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be held at 1:00 pm in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with Paul’s family Thursday, July 23, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. To leave a message for the family please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com