Joseph Floyd LaFave, age 54, of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at The Good Samaritan Society of Howard Lake.
He was born on October 4, 1964 in Buffalo the son of Gerald and Judy (Marquette) LaFave.
Joe was employed as a carpenter for many years at CCC of Montrose.
Survived by his children: Tara LaFave and Tanya LaFave both of Maple Lake and Trever LaFave of Buffalo; three grandchildren: Blake, Brayden and Brinley; his parents: Gerald & Judy LaFave of Maple Lake; siblings: Robert (Donna) LaFave of Monticello, Tom (Heidi) LaFave of Buffalo, Dale LaFave of Fairhaven, Darrel LaFave of Cokato, Donald “Whitey” LaFave of Maple Lake, Chris (Harlan) Mauk of Howard Lake and Jeanne LaFave of Maple Lake; other relatives and many friends.
Preceded in death by a brother Gerald “Gunner” LaFave, a nephew Cody LaFave, grandparents Leo & Marie LaFave and Bud & Doris Marquette, two uncles Edward and Fred LaFave, an aunt Jeanette LaFave and two cousins Leo and Jessie LaFave.
Funeral services for Joseph LaFave will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Pastor Ryan Clark will officiate. Leanne LaFave-Dressen will be the organist for the funeral. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd from 4-8 P.M. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo.
Casket Bearers will be Tom LaFave, “Whitey” LaFave, Darrel LaFave, Alex LaFave, Harlan Mauk and Corey LaFave.
Travel safely on your road trip to peace.. I am only sorry I won’t be driving this time….. we will always love you. Thank you for all the wonderful talks and memories. I will cherish our time together forever ❤️
Joe, I am glad to have the honor of knowing you and being your neighbor for so many years. You were such a great person and always helpful when something went wrong. Heaven gained a true angel, and you will be greatly missed.
Joe and family,
Know that you’ve been in our thoughts and prayers in these last days and will continue to be. Joe, your gentle ways that you walked through this world will be missed!
Much love and respect,
Richie and Heather Johnson
Rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You have our heartfelt sympathy.
Jeff and Pati Klatt
Peace be with you now and forever!