Taylor Ward LaPietro

GUILDERLAND — Taylor Ward LaPietro, beloved son and brother, died peacefully in his sleep, on Monday, July 1, 2013. He was 19.

LaPietro was born on May 17, 1994, the son of Deb and Bob LaPietro.

He was a 2012 graduate of Guilderland High School, and attended Hudson Valley Community College.

“The depth of the lives he touched was evident by the many stories of selfless acts of compassion and his unique and insightful perspective,” wrote his family in a tribute, about the remembrances visitors shared at a gathering in his memory.

“He was a kind, caring and considerate soul,” they wrote.

In addition to his parents, LaPietro is survived by his sister, Kara LaPietro, and his brother, Drew LaPietro.

A memorial service was held at DeMarco Stone Funeral Home on Thursday, July 4.

To leave online condolences for the family, go online to www.demarcostonefuneralhome.com

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302. 

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