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Wallace J. Lagasse

June 30, 1927 — December 3, 2013

New York - Wallace J. Lagasse, 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes, in his sleep on December 3, 2013 at his home in Woodside, Queens, New York. He was born in Connor Township, June 30, 1927 the son of the late Paul and Evangeline “Eva” (Damboise) Lagasse. After being honorably discharged from the US Navy, Wallace “Wally” had a long career with British Airways, joining the airline in October of 1952 when it was known as BOAC. He traveled extensively during his 36 year career, enjoying trips to Europe and the Caribbean, flying on propeller planes and eventually on the Concorde, retiring in March of 1988. He is survived by his cousin Gilford Damboise and his wife Rachael of Connecticut, their two children and grandchildren, along with many caring friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, from the Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Jean-Paul Labrie officiating. Interment will be in the Old Holy Rosary Cemetery in the spring. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wallace J. Lagasse, please visit our flower store.

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