Richard J. LAPLANTE

LaPLANTE, RICHARD J., 72, of Langworthy Road, Westerly, died Friday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Adeline LaPlante. He had lived in South Kingstown most of his life.Mr. LaPlante attended the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center, he loved fishing and enjoyed his many friends. He leaves two sisters, Janice Quigley of West Kingston, Lori Rix of Cranston and many nieces and nephews.Visiting hours will be held Monday 4-6 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. in the AVERY-STORTI FUNERAL HOME, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center, 126 Willard Ave., Wakefield, RI 02879.Published in The Providence Journal on 5/1/2005.