Leicester: September 30, 2016 at age 65 years. Predeceased by her son Christopher VanBuskirk and mother AnnaMay (Riggs) LaVoie. Survived by her husband of 22 years Carl M. VanBuskirk and children; Charles (Brenda Grimes) Farruggia IV of York, Joey (BillieJo Thompson) Farruggia of Retsof, and Jennifer (Devon) Saltsman of York. Grandchildren; Evan & AJ Farruggia, Dylan & Kaylee Farruggia, Brady & Dakota VanBuskirk, and Paige Saltsman. Also survived by her father Joseph LaVoie and siblings; Jane (Stan) Fry, Joseph (Jane) LaVoie, David (Cherlyn) LaVoie, Christine Reichert, and Clifford (Susanna) LaVoie. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Marie was born on July 15, 1951 in Geneva, NY to parents Joseph and AnnaMay LaVoie. She attended DeSales High School where she graduated from in 1969. She married Carl M. VanBuskirk in 1994 and they resided in Leicester, NY for many years. Marie retired from the Livingston County Department of Social Services, where she worked as a case worker. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, trips to the casino, fishing, boating, playing euchre, and her cottage.
A Funeral Mass to Celebrate her Life will be held on Thursday, October 13th, at 11am at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, 2770 Retsof Road, Piffard, NY 14533. Following Marie’s Funeral Mass a gathering will be held at A-On-Do-Wa-Nuh Sportsman’s Club, 4716 River Road, Leicester, NY 14481. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I miss you grama. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. I wish you were to here to see your first great grand baby Blair. You would have been over the moon with her. I love you so much and I can’t wait to see you again. Forever your peanut, Kaylee <3
My thoughts and prayers are with you all May she RIP. And hopefully you all can find comfort in your loss
My thoughts and prayers to all of you, Marie was such a sweet and wonderful person. She will certainly be missed by so very many who loved her. Rest in peace Marie.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family. I (Sue) worked with Marie at the County for many years. She was a very special person and will be missed by all. RIP Marie.
I have had the great pleasure of knowing Marie and all her family. I will always remember her for her kindness,her up lifting personality and her love for all of her family.She spoke of her mother with such love. She lived a good life. Carl,Chuck, Joey, Jennifer and all her family I send you my deepest sympathy.
My prayers and thoughts to my good friends Chucky and Joey ur mom was one of a kind for sure, she definitely saved my butt a few times over the years! Try to get through this hard time with all the wonderful memories you had with ur Momma I know this is one of the hardest times for u and If there is anything I can to do help ease ur pain I’m here for you!! Love you guys! Fly high with the Angel’s Marie untill we meet again RIP
Carl, Chris, Joey, Jennifer, Marie was such a special person to so many of us. Always understanding and uplifting. Will miss her so much.
Marie was a step mother to my children, Christopher and Jennifer. I couldn’t of asked for a better person to love my children than Marie. Marie was always gracious and we got along quite well. I will miss you Marie, I hope wherever you are, Chris is with you, and you are both happy, and pain free . I know Jennifer will miss you, and never forget the wonderful ” other mother ” you were.
Kiss Chris for me!!
Jane Konarski ?
RIP Marie. I remember when I first met you and Carl and family members back then. Another angel got here wings!!
Carl,Chuck, Joey, Jennifer and families of Marie, Butch and I extend our deepest sympathy to all. All that I can say is that Marie was a great person and friend to many.
She’s going to be missed by many. God Bless and hope that he get’s your thru this difficult time!
Butch & Sharon Douglass
Marie will be missed by so many. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to all that knew her. She touched many hearts.
Carl,. Harley and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and God’s peace to you and your family.
My dear Jennifer, and your family. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers. I love you.
To Carl, all of Marie’s children & to all of Marie’s family: I share your grief. Marie was s wonderful friend & I will miss her. I will forever
cherish the many years of friendship that we shared. May you find God’s comfort during this most difficult time.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. If there’s anything you need or I can do please don’t hesitate to call. 739-4177
We will miss Marie and her smile. Prayers to the family, especially Carl she loved you with all her heart.