"I wish that I had known him better. I enjoyed talking about literature with Alex. I wish that I had played Trivial Pursuit with him and his mother."
In loving memory of
Alex F. LaFerte
May 5, 1957 - December 27, 2003
Alex F. LaFerte, 46, of Locust Street, Providence, a retired Portsmouth RI Police Detective Sergeant, died unexpectedly at Saturday, December 27, 2003 at home.Born on May 5, 1957 in Manhattan, New York City, NY, he was the dearly loved grandson of the late Mary Virginia Frazer DeVoy. He was predeceased by his mother and mentor Patricia D. Butler Soares. Mr. LaFerte grew up in Manhattan and Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan. He moved to Portsmouth in 1971 and to Providence, RI in 1990.He graduated from the Portsmouth Abbey School in 1975. He attended Regis College in Denver, Colorado and continued his studies at Roger Williams University in Providence, RI. He was accepted to the Portsmouth RI Police Department in January 1979 as a patrol officer. He received many promotions throughout his 23 year career. He was most proud of his promotion to Detective Sergeant. He thoroughly enjoyed detective work until his retirement in April 2002. In his retirement, he was an avid reader, enjoyed the theater, music and spending time with his many friends.He is survived by his father, Robert D. Soares and step-mother, Julia Butler Soares of Portsmouth, RI; three sisters, Theresa A. Butler of Westerly, RI, Kelly A. McCartney of Warwick, RI, and Patricia D. Furtado of Fall River, MA. He is also survived by his beloved niece and Goddaughter, Samantha M. Butler of Westerly, RI. He will be sadly missed by the numerous friends who were privileged to know him.A private graveside funeral service will take place at St. Mary?s Churchyard, Portsmouth.
Tributes
"I am saddened to learn of Alex's death. Too long we were strangers; finally we met only to take time for granted. We share so much from the mundane to the remarkable. I find few words to express my feelings. While I grieve his death I am rewarded to have had the opportunity to know this truly remarkable man. I am saddened that so many will never have the opportunity to share the warmth of his smile or hear the ring of his laughter."
"Alex, We miss you but know that you are at peace. We love you, always. God Bless. Love, Aunt Helene and Margo"
"Alex, it was a pleasure working with you for fifteen years at the Police Department. We had a lot of laughs both at work and at other functions. I will really miss you Pat"
"May you rest in peace. You will be missed by many of friends. My condolences to his family."
"Alex, Thanks for being a wonderful friend, listening and for the laughs. And most of all for being yourself! We're all proud of you and you will be missed. May you rest in peace and memories never be forgotten Peace and Love Carl"
"At various times in my life Alex was my guardian, my mentor and my inspiration. But throughout my life, Alex was my best friend. I am what I am today in part due to Alex's kindness and love. Although I never told him, I will be forever grateful for all he gave and did for me. Alex may be gone in body, but his spirit lives on within each and every person that was blessed by knowing him."
"He was such an incredible person, with an incredble capacity to love and understand. HE was such a good soul who I such enjoyed his company at the coffee house... as a tears come down my face, he will be missed, but always loved."
"I am truly sorry to hear of Alex's passing. He was a good friend to me and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family."
"Forever in thoughts and memories."
"I'm very sorry to hear about Alex. He will surely be missed. He was such a smart guy. I always told him he would have been a great lawyer."