Arthur T Lajoy Jr

Arthur "Art" T. LaJoy, 89, passed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Fri, July 15, 2023.

He was born in Plattsburgh, August 27, 1933, the son of the late Arthur and Victoria (LaBounty) LaJoy, Sr.

He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Victoria LaJoy, Sr., his first wife, Veronica (Macey) and second wife, Elizabeth (McBride), his sister, Patricia Girard, and his son, Thomas LaJoy.

Art is survived by his brother, Robert (Louise) LaJoy of Plattsburgh, his children: Sherry Long of Syracuse, Judy (Mark) Varno of Peru, two grandsons, Andrew and Alexander LaJoy, several nieces and nephews, stepchildren: Vern Lashway, Debbie (Larry) Carpenter, step grandchildren, Melissa Erickson and Ben Laundry, and step great grandson, Leo Erickson.

He retired from the City Police Dept as a Parking Meter Man, City Of Public Works, and he had his watch, clock, and diamond business in his home.

His favorite hobbies he enjoyed was camping, hunting, motorcycling, ski-dooing, and boating. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Art was loved, respected, and admired by all who knew him. We are filled with infinite love and gratitude for having him in our lives. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched and changed forever.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the chapel at St. Peter's Church on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street in Plattsburgh, (518) 561-3980. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.