Obituary of Alphonso LaPorta

Mr. Alphonso J. LaPorta, "Al/Fonzi", 84 years old, of Gloversville, New York, passed away on Friday, August 12th, 2022 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on February 7th, 1938 in Gloversville, the son of the late Clement and Assunta LaPorta.  He was the youngest of five brothers, the late Frank LaPorta, the late Joseph (Gloria) LaPorta, Ralph (Barbara) LaPorta, Vincent (Jean) LaPorta.

Alphonso graduated in 1956 from Gloversville High School where he was on both the Cross Country and Track & Field teams.  He held the record for the 100 yard dash at 9.9 seconds for 8 years at Gloversville High. He worked in the leather industry for nearly 50 years. His hobbies included bowling, tennis, dancing and racquet sports. He always enjoyed playing sports, especially football on Sundays with his family.  He was an avid New York Giants fan as well as a New York Yankees fan. Most importantly, he loved spending time with family. This is a value that is carried on by his children today.

Besides his two brothers, Alphonso is survived by his daughter: Theresa (Bill) Cardone; his son Stephen (Anne) LaPorta; his son Jeffrey (Linda) LaPorta, his son David (Pina) LaPorta; his daughter Amy (Anthony) Muscarella; and his daughter Julie LaPorta. 

He is also survived by his grandchildren: Adam, Alexandra, Andrew, Angela, Anthony, Ashleigh, Christina, Corey, Dane, David, and Rachel and great grandchildren: Courtland, Ellie, Fiona, Hallie, Piper and Zoey; as well as several nieces and nephews; and his ex wife, Nancy (Mulhall) LaPorta.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, Wednesday August 17th for a period of visitation at Church of the Holy Spirit, 151 S. Main St., Gloversville, NY 12078, with a mass immediately following, officiated by Fr. Donald Czelusniak.

Internment will take place after the mass at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown, New York. 

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005, or to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852.

Arrangements are entrusted Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville.