

Anthony John La Paglia, 85, of Marco Island, FL, November 19, 2015, formerly of Rochester, NY. Beloved husband of Bernadette and devoted father of Susan (Jurij) Eliaszewskyj of Rochester; Steven (Kim) La Paglia of Davidsonville, MD; Elizabeth "Betsy" (Stephen) Mehlrose of Pittsford, NY; and David La Paglia of Annapolis, MD.
Survived by four adoring grandchildren: Caitlin & Leah Eliaszewskyj and Patrick & Michael La Paglia. Niece Patricia (Dr. Keith) Kulju of Bemus Point, NY; nephew Sam (Carolyn) Pilato of Streator, Ill; grandniece & nephew Ashley & Brian (Kellie) Kulju of Miami Beach, FL also mourn his passing. Godchildren John Campbell Springer & Miss Claire Brianna Kenning of Seattle, WA; and Miss Ana Elizabeth Hayes of Rochester are saddened.
Mr. La Paglia was preceded in death by his parents, Pasquale & Gaetana La Paglia of Rochester; his sister Josephine Pilato of Chautauqua, NY; and his first wife & first mate, Theresa "Terry."
Growing up in Rochester, he attended Aquinas Institute and St. Bonaventure University. Following his service in the US Army during the Korean War, he honed his skills as a clinical chemist in Rochester at the Genesee Hospital, also Highland Hospital where he served as Director of Laboratories until he was recruited by Bausch & Lomb's Analytical Systems Division, retiring as its President. During the gubernatorial of Mario Cuomo, he served as advisor to the NY State Science & Technology Foundation dedicated to assisting start-ups; in this capacity he considered Opkor Inc. his greatest achievement. Additionally, he served an unprecedented two terms as Board Chair of Catholic Family Center. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree; and an accomplished yachtsman, enjoying many years of Fair Winds and Following Seas on Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario as a member of the Rochester Yacht Club.
Visitation at Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home (www.HodgesFHatNaplesMG.com) ,577 E. Elkcam Circle, Tues. eve, Nov. 24th, 6 - 8 pm with Rosary at 7:30p. Mass of Christian Burial, Wed. Nov. 25, 10:30 at San Marco Catholic Church, 851 San Marco Road. A Memorial Mass is scheduled in Rochester, Sat. Dec. 19, 11 am, at Our Mother of Sorrows, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the outreach programs for adolescents at San Marco Church under the direction of Kim Adamson; also the San Marco Knights of Columbus (www.marcoknights.com).
He was a noble man. May he rest in Peace.
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