Joseph H. LaPierre, Jr., 77, lifelong resident of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of 50 years to the late Isabella “Betty” (Ruggiero) LaPierre, was reunited with his wife in heaven on August 16, 2020. He was born on October 22, 1942; son of the late Joseph H. LaPierre, Sr. and Jean Duval LaPierre. He grew up in the Warehouse Point section of East Windsor and attended local schools. At the age of 16, Joe knew he had a future as an Electrician. He completed his apprenticeship and worked for many local contractors including P.J. Lodola & Sons, there he met many of his workers who to this day have remained his dear friends. Dreams of owning his own company finally became a reality in October of 1977 when he and his wife with money saved for their summer vacation opened J. H. LaPierre Jr. & Sons Electrical Contractors. Joe’s legacy of Quality Workmanship and Honesty lives on today as his son Joey, carries on the family business. Joe was a member of the Windsor Locks Volunteer Fire Department for many years where he rose through the officer’s ranks and finally with a very experienced and knowledgeable officer’s staff,he led the Department as Chief for five years from 1987-1992. He began his volunteer work with the Warehouse Point Fire Department before moving to Windsor Locks. He was a past member of the Ct. Fire Chiefs Association and the Independent Electrical Contractors Association.

He is survived by a son, Joseph H. LaPierre, III and his wife Gale of Windsor Locks; two wonderful granddaughters, Nicolette LaPierre and her husband Patrick Roy and Kathryn LaPierre and her fiancé Wesley Rollins both of Windsor Locks; a sister, Jeanne Sinsigalli and her husband Nicholas of Enfield, brother-in-law, Melvin Patch; sister-in-law, Grace Ruggierio, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his wife he was predeceased by a sister, Carolyn Patchand his dear friend whom he called brother, Anthony “Tony D” DiMastrantonio.

Joe’s family will receive relatives and friends for calling hours on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. at St. Roberts Bellarmine Church at 52 South Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow celebrated by Monsignor Robert A. O’Grady. He will be interred next to his wife in St. Mary’s Cemetery. MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED AT BOTH VENUES. Attendance may be limited at times in church to abide by the Archdiocese's guidelines and the Governor's executive order. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to St. Mary Church and the Windsor Locks Fire Department. For online condolences visit, www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com