Philip J. LaPlante
Tuesday, July 7, 1953
Date of Death:
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Age:
70 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield [ view map ]
Tuesday, July 7, 1953
Date of Death:
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Age:
70 years old
Tuesday, July 7, 1953
Date of Death:
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Age:
70 years old
Philip J. LaPlante
Philip James LaPlante of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, at Edenbrook of Rochester.
Philip was born July 7, 1953 in Rochester, to Paul and Alice Rose (Hawkins) LaPlante. He grew up in Rochester and attended St Francis Elementary and Lourdes High School and graduated from Rochester Community College in 1974.
Philip loved genealogy, storytelling, and reading. Remember library cards? Philip wore his out on a regular basis. His special joy was spending time with family, visiting friends, and following everyone’s activities. He worked as an X-ray processing technician, an orderly, and a driver for Mayo and Rochester Transportation Service over the years; in these roles, he shepherded many patients to their appointments and would use his own time to assist out-of-town patients and families with pharmacy and grocery runs.
Philip is survived by his brother, Michael (Christine) LaPlante of Rochester, sister, Paulita LaPlante of Inver Grove Heights, nieces Carly (Mitch) Haugen and Monica LaPlante, nephews Kerry (Avery) O’Neill and Joe (Corrine) LaPlante, and several grandnephews/nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Alice Rose and his brother-in-law, Colin O’Neill.
The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, in Rochester with Rev. James Berning officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, MN.
Memorials may be made to Mayo Clinic Hospice https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/hospice/sections/volunteering-and-donating/gnc-20481749 and to National Alliance of Mental Illness Minnesota www.namimn.org
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Philip J. LaPlante has received the following condolences.
Paulina, Michael and family I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. During my years in Rochester I often crossed paths with Philip and enjoyed my cousin encounters. We’d trade family news & swap stories. I live in Oregon so I couldn’t attend memorials but you all are in my prayers.for comfort and peace.
Paulina, Michael and family I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. During my years in Rochester I often crossed paths with Philip and enjoyed my cousin encounters. We’d trade family news & swap stories. I live in Oregon so I couldn’t attend memorials but you all are in my prayers.for comfort and peace.
we are so sorry to hear of Phillips passing. He always had a kind word to say to us when we would see him at either family gatherings, or run into him at the mall. And I are so very sorry we couldn’t make it to his service due to the weather. Philip will always be fondly remembered by us.
we are so sorry to hear of Phillips passing. He always had a kind word to say to us when we would see him at either family gatherings, or run into him at the mall. And I are so very sorry we couldn’t make it to his service due to the weather. Philip will always be fondly remembered by us.
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Philip LaPlante. He was my first cousin and my father, Clarence, was his uncle. Love and prayers, Theresa
My sincere sympathy to you all. Philip was a lot of fun and I know will be missed ! The weather will not allow me to come ,please know my thoughts will be with you. JoAnne Ryan
Mike and Paulita - my sympathies to you as you mourn the loss of Philip. May you find peace and comfort from your memories of him.
Judy
Mike, I sure was sorry to read of your brother's passing and send my prayerful good wishes to you and your family. I have such nice memories of you bringing Phil out to the history center when you two were doing research. Again, thoughts and prayers to you. Sean Kettelkamp
Fond memories of Phillips gift of gab and never being able to keep ahead of him in joking. Michael, you have been a devoted brother assisting Phillip thru the years! May Phillip rest in peace! Marilyn Baker
Mike and family,
So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. I had a great time working and laughing with your brother. He left a big impression on everyone he knew. His passing will leave a big void.
my sympathies and prayers
Scott
Phil was a great guy. Fun to talk to....had a very kind heart. May he rest in peace.
To Michael and the LaPlante Family. So sorry to hear about Phil's passing. He was one of the genealogy gurus. I will always remember him from St. Francis and Lourdes. Phil was a very kind individual. RIP PHIL...
Our thoughts and prayers ? go out to the LaPlante Family.
Deepest Sympathy,
The Schulte Family
To brother Mike and the entire LaPlante family:
My sincere sympathy to all of you on Philip's death
John Whelan
It is with profound sadness hearing of Phil's passing, I worked with Phil when both of us worked for Rochester Transportation Systems, Phil had a way of speaking wth with people, he had this unique way of getting his point across without sounding negative. You'll be misssed Phil, RIP my friend.
I worked with Phil for many years at Mayo. He always had a kind work or thought. He was a real people person. Very caring and could talk with anyone. I always enjoyed working with him. Rest in peace Phil.
Oh My, God has taken a good man home. Please know our love, hug and prayers.
Nancy & Tom
Remembering Phil as a compassionate and caring person when we would make visits to Mayo Clinic over the years.