Daniel Joseph LaBarge

Holley: Daniel Joseph LaBarge, born on April 17, 1945 to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Huff) LaBarge in Watertown NY. Dan passed peacefully at home on February 19, 2023 at the age of 77 years with his closest family by his side.

After serving in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1967, completing four tours in Vietnam, he married the love of his life,
Barbara (McBain) LaBarge. He worked at Eastman Kodak for 30+ years, retiring in 1988. Dan's passion in retirement was helping fellow Veterans receive the benefits they were entitled to. He was a life member and served several times as the Commander of Holley VFW Post 202. He also served as District 7 Commander and served in office for the Western County Council. He was also a member of the American Legion in Holley, the Vietnam Veterans of America and the USS Bonhomme Richard Association.

Dan enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and boating. He also loved traveling with Barbara and made a visit to most of the 50 United States. He was also proud of the fruit trees and grapes he grew at his home. He enjoyed working on small engines (chainsaws) and has quite the collection of them.

He was predeceased by his parents Donald and Elizabeth LaBarge, parents-in-law, Ralph and Virginia (Binninger) McBain, wife of 52 years Barbara (McBain) LaBarge, son Joseph LaBarge, sister AnnMarie (LaBarge) Wagner, brother Thomas LaBarge, sisters-in-law  Kathy McBain, Carol McBain, Charlene Brown, brother-in-law Ralph McBain Jr. and nephew Ryan LaBarge.

Survived by his children Michele LaBarge-Antram, Stephen (Julie) LaBarge. Also, his grandchildren Ashleigh Nichols, William Nichols, Camron (Kylie) LaBarge, Savanna Antram (his "favorite"), great grandchildren Lily Nichols, Carter Heisdon, Chase Heisdon, Myles LaBarge and Westyn LaBarge. Very special aunt Nancy Guyette and cherished friends Charlene Favata and Sue Amen.

Surviving siblings: Mary (John) Astafan, Jerome (Penny) LaBarge, Patrick (Vikki) LaBarge, Francis (Jill) LaBarge, Jackie (David) Burt, Kathleen (Gerald) Freeman, Peggy (Lynn) Murray, James (Bonnie) LaBarge, surviving in-laws: Mike (Darla) McBain, Christine (Robert) Baslow, Valerie (Ralph) Sterling, James McBain, Patricia (John) Babcock, and special nephew, Tom (Jill) McBain, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dan's family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 16650 State Route 31 Holley, NY 14470 on Friday, February 24th from 11:00-1:00pm. Interment with full Military Honors will be held at 1:15pm at Hillside Cemetery in Holley.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a local Veteran's organization of your choice in Dan's honor.