Arthur LaRochelle ... Rochester Elks, Legion member; at 94

Arthur J LaRochelle, a beloved 94 year-old husband, father, grandfather, died peacefully on March 15, 2024, at home surrounding by his loving family. Arthur J LaRochelle lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Priscilla Jane (Stevenson), his son Gary LaRochelle and his wife Teri, his daughter Kimberly Joy (LaRochelle) Schloesser and her husband Daniel, and his 3 grandchildren, Michael LaRochelle, Valerie (LaRochelle) Moylan, Cole Schloesser, and his sister Jackie (LaRochelle) MacKay. He was predeceased by his sister Lucille (LaRochelle) Gray and his brother Wilfred "Willie" LaRochelle.

He served in the Navy and was a Korean War veteran. He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and later worked at Path Labs. He was a member of the Rochester Elks, the American Legion, and the VFW.

Throughout their life, Arthur touched the hearts of everyone he encountered with his kindness, warmth and endless stories of his adventures in life.

Special thanks to the VA, VA nurse Mrs. Cute, Frisbie MIH and Sally & Rosie.