My sincerest condolences to the family! Joe and Rita were my mom's trusted friends and he, the doctor she consulted for medical advice and referrals. He operated on my wrist when I was seventeen. I was terrified of the procedure; but he convinced me that I had nothing to fear. When I woke up from the anesthesia, he was there checking up on me like a father would but with a wonderful smile and a few jokes that made me laugh. 

I will always remember Dr. Laguerre as an elegant man, bon-vivant, excellent host, and very light on his feet on the dance floor. He and Rita made a beautiful couple and raised a fine family.

 I will miss him greatly and treasure the wonderful times our families shared. RIP Joe and keep smiling down on us.

Marylin Andre-Isaac

Tante Rita, Ricky, Malou, Poupette and family,
I am so terribly sorry to see Parrain Zo leave us. He was a wonderful man who was gracious, elegant and generous with his love and time. I feel so honored to have known him and to have loved him as I did my own father. My he rest in eternal peace and may God console you all.

Love always, Nadia Biassou

On behalf of Anne Marie Brisard and family, we would like to express our sincere condolences. Dr. Joseph was well respected and loved by our family. He was a dear friend to the recently deceased Edgard Brisard. I’m sure they are both in heaven and reflecting on the memories of life on earth. Dr. Joseph was a great friend and wonderful family man that will be missed by us all. Prayers and love to Rita, Ricky, Malou and Poupette. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for enriching us with your loving family. I will never forget when my Mother took  ill and you came to our house after your long day at work to treat and advise her (without a copay☺️). It speaks to your  loving & caring character.  You took part in raising the  Laguerre family and that I will be forever grateful in having them in my life , especially “my” Poupette ❣️. Rest In Peace Dr. Laguerre & know you and your family are loved.  Love the Desrosiers Family 🥰

De tout cœur en pensées avec toi Rita, Ricky, Malou,Poupette..Que l’affection de tous ceux qui vous entourent allège votre peine.
Affectueusement,
Gladys BazinRoanne 

As a teenager and young man, a lot goes over your head. I can remember coming to visit Audrey  and her Dad would be sitting in kitchen or dining room table. He would ask me seemingly random questions . It is now that I am an adult I can appreciate that those questions were not random at all, but a  protective and strategic inquiry to assess my intentions . Love is all I’ve ever known him to have for his family. 

Sleep in peace Dr.Laguerre. 

Elegance is defined as "The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance and manner " "Having impeccable style and poise no matter the circumstances". Dr. Joseph Laguerre my Godfather embodied  all manner of elegance, competence, intellectual power, talent, dignity & most important love. He leaves an indelible & permanent imprint on our lives.
We are indebted to him for enriching & helping to shape our perspective on life & our place in the world. 
He truly was a Renaissance Man!.
Nadia & I, the Biassou family loved him dearly & express our deep sadness & condolences to the Laguerre family 
"Union Fait La Force "
Love Always, 
Gary Joseph Biassou 

Joseph est celui qui m’a diagnostiqué de diabète type 2. Il m’a prodigué de sages conseils et m’a mis en garde contre toute négligence, sinon dit-il:  tu ne verras pas 50 ans. 
Je lui ai toujours été reconnaissante. Je n’oublierai jamais sa jovialité et les bons moments passés en famille. 
Mes plus sincères condoléances à Rita, Ricky, Malou, Poupette, Omar, Kayla, François, Jeanette et Marcelle. Que Dieu vous accorde du réconfort en ces moments difficiles. 
Cousine Josette F. Laguerre 

I’m deeply saddened by the loss of my beloved uncle Joseph. I have a ton of beautiful memories about him. He had a great sense of humor and there was never a dull moment with him. He would make some of the silliest jokes that made me laugh. We would converse about both meaningful and meaningless things. My heartfelt condolences to auntie Rita, Ricky, Malou, and Poupette, as well as to uncle Francois, auntie Janet, and  auntie Marcelle, May he Rest In Peace!

Bien cher cousin , 
Même si nous ne nous sommes pas beaucoup vus ces dernières années, je me souviendrai de toi, de ta fidélité à la famille , de tes conseils judicieux,  de ta présence et de ton support quand nous avons eu besoin de toi. 
Tu vas rejoindre nos chers disparus , repose en paix après une vie digne et remplie.
Je redis  toute mon affection à Rita, ma chére cousine, aux enfants et aux petits-enfants . Tony et moi serons en communion de pensées et de prières avec vous tous le13 février 
Evelyne Bazin Verdier

Cher cousin  Zo,
Comment pourrais-je oublier ta disponibilité, ton dévouement au chevet de Papa Loulou, hospitalisé à New-York par tes soins. Ton sourire communicatif nous réconfortait. Tu as eu une belle vie 
Repose en paix ,Cher cousin Zo .
Gladys Bazin 

OBITUARY

Joseph N. Laguerre

July 2, 1930 – February 4, 2021

R. Stutzmann & Son

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