Richard F. LaLone, 78, Watertown

WATERTOWN, NY — Richard F. LaLone, 78, of 27116 Meadow Lane, Watertown, formerly of Carthage, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Richard was born on June 2, 1940, in Carthage, the son of the late Michael and Dorothy (Prievo) LaLone.

He married the former Sharon L. Schermerhorn on April 16, 1983, in Carthage.

He was employed for over 20 years for the E.C. Crooks Memorial Company in Carthage where he was a sandblaster.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon L. LaLone, Watertown; three sons, Donald LaLone, Watertown, Theodore LaLone, Archbald, PA, and Jeffrey LaLone of Plattsburg; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Sharon LaLone, a son, Richard LaLone Jr. and a step-son, Richard Rhonde, all predeceased him.

Calling hours for family and friends will be 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home in Carthage. Burial will be at the family’s convenience.

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