MOHAWK – This obituary is in loving memory of Ruth M. (Guido) LaPorte, of Mohawk, who passed away peacefully, on May 22, 2024, at the Little Falls Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on February 25, 1949, to Salvatore and Ruth Wentworth Guido. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Mohawk, NY, graduating from Mohawk High School in 1967. She loved and enjoyed her life growing up, working and raising her children in Mohawk.
Ruth was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who cherished her family. She wed her husband, Orbano LaPorte, on September 25, 1971. They shared 52 years of marriage.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Orbano; her daughters, Amy (Craig) Schaffer and Jennifer (Greg) Polizotto; and her son, James (Kate) LaPorte. Ruth loved and cherished her grandchildren, Emily, Jack, Dominick, Sydney and Olivia. Ruth also leaves behind her beloved brothers and sisters- in-law, Robert (Charlotte), Salvatore (Rita), Daniel (Pam) and Steven (Dina) Guido; along with her adored nieces and nephews.
Ruth found immense joy and fulfillment during her years working at Mohawk Elementary School. Ruth cherished the camaraderie of her dear friends over the years, which enriched her life with laughter and support. Her legacy of friendship is marked by the enduring connections she forged with her lifelong friends, a testament to her warmth, loyalty and genuine care for others. Ruth's impact on the lives of those she touched will be remembered fondly and her presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her family would also like to acknowledge and thank her oncologist, Dr. Alicia Detraglia and her team, who made such difficult times a little easier through their kindness and compassion. Dr. Detraglia gave outstanding care, support and love to Ruth and her family during this journey.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, Mohawk, NY. Interment will be held privately. Following the Mass, a reception will be held at the Waterfront Grille, 800 Mohawk St., Herkimer, NY, at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601, OR the Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corps, 15 State Route 5S, Mohawk, NY 13407.
Ruth’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors, of the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, New York (315-894-8000).
Online condolences may be left at
www.eneafamily.com
on the Internet.