Russell R. LaRose

Slingerlands-Russell R. LaRose, 57 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday March 18, 2023.

Born in Albany, he was the son to the late Russell LaRose and Jean (Roderick) Becker. Russell graduated from Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School.

Russell worked for many years as a Master Taper, his hard work inspired many who were close to him. In his spare time Russell enjoyed the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, shooting beer cans in the back yard, and being a person, you loved in your own way.  

In his last years he found comfort in his beloved partner Colleen Robbins, Russell is also survived by his children Stacy (Myer) Dixon, Zachary (Courtney) Croisdale, his brothers Mark LaRose and Roger (Era) Becker, and his Goat Brothers.

In addition to his mother Jean, his father Russell, his step father Roderick Becker, he was predeceased by his infant brother David LaRose.

Family and friends are invited and may call from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday March 24, 2023 at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home corner of 109^th Street and Third Avenue, Lansingburgh.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Saturday March 25, 2023 at St. Augustine’s Church 25 115^th Street, Troy.