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2017

Edward LaPaille Obituary

LaPaille, Edward Age 91. On March 5, 2017, of Potomac, Maryland and a former longtime resident of Chicago, Illinois. He resided with his beloved wife, Dolores (Scanlon) LaPaille and loving son, former State Senator Gary LaPaille and his wife Christine (Freveletti) LaPaille since 2009 in Potomac, Maryland. Devoted grandfather of Joseph LaPaille, Sam LaPaille and Grace LaPaille. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Edward J. LaPaille was born March 17, 1925 and loved saying he was born on St. Patrick's Day and that he was 100 percent Italian. He was a retired Engineer from the City of Chicago Department of Transportation and served for over 3 decades as one of the top Precinct Captains for the 13th Ward Democratic Organization in Chicago. He served in WWII in the Pacific Theater and fought in the Philippines. He attained the rank of Vice Commander of the Clearing Post of the American Legion.He was also a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. Friends will be received on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, Maryland 20854 where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Edward LaPaille' s name to Med Star Washington Hospital Center/Heart and Vascular Center, Office of Philanthropy 110 Irving Street, N.W. East Building, Suite 1001, Washington, D.C, 20010. Please view and sign the family guest book at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 8, 2017.

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Ken Kufner

March 2, 2021

may he be resting in peace, amen. respectfully, ken kufner

Angela Fumarolo Gasper

March 12, 2017

Dear Gary and family, My dad and I are so sad to here of your dad's passing. He was a great man and a wonderful friend. So are you. God bless.

Ken Kufner

March 11, 2017

To Gary, Christine, and family,

In my lifetime, it was a sincere pleasure to meet Uncle Edward to say the very least. What a great life, and he was truly loved by so many who knew him. My sincerest prayers are with you and the family at this time, and may he rest in peace, Amen.

Respectfully yours,


Ken Kufner

Darien, IL

John Beatty

March 10, 2017

Dolores, Gary & Chris,
Please accept our condolences on the death of Ed.
We have many mmories of the 13th Word. He helped me get elected 5 times


Sincerely, John and Mary Beatty

Tim Mapes

March 9, 2017

Chris and Gary
You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Tim, Bronwyn, Devin and Corbin

Marilyn & Steve Brown

March 8, 2017

Chris and Gary:
We send along our prayers for your comfort and strength in these sad times. Ed lived a terrific life with many accomplishments. We know he brought much joy to you and your family and friends. We were honored to be friends

David and Althea

March 8, 2017

Dear LaPaille family we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

PJ OMalley

March 8, 2017

Gary so sorry to hear the news your family in my prayers God Bless from PJ OMalley

March 8, 2017

Gary, my condolences on the loss of your Dad. Losing a parent is never easy. I shall remember in my prayers. Your Pal, Frank

Nino Alvarez

March 8, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, LaPaile family.

Nancy Calumet

March 8, 2017

One could not wish for a better friend or relative than ED LaPaille.He will alway be thought of as a kind and loving family man, devoted to his faith and country....Nancy Calumet

Sue & Greg Serratore

March 8, 2017

Our heart goes out to you and your family. Everyone who knew him will surly miss that ever smiling face!
Love, Sue & Greg Serratore

Roger and Eunice Scott

March 8, 2017

To the LaPaille Family,


Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He lead a good life which he enjoyed. He was an icon of the Thirteenth Ward!

Richard Perlman

March 8, 2017

GARY: My thoughts are with you & your family at this difficult time.

Gregory Serratore

March 8, 2017

For many years Ed and I were the greatest of friends. We went out with our wives at least once a week for dinner. My wife and I have missed Ed and Lories since they moved to Maryland, although this move was best for them. Ed will be missed by all who knew him, but especially by his family. Our deepest sympathy to Lorie and her family. Ann and Greg

Frank Giglio

March 8, 2017

Very sorry to learn of your father's passing Gary.

Frank Giglio

Andrew Christophersen

March 8, 2017

To the LaPaille Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Ed. Ed and the entire LaPaille Family will be in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Andy Christophersen

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