John E. LaPradd passed away in South Miami, Florida on January 12 2013. He is survived by his wife, Dona LaPradd; His Daughter Mosley Boyette (Dale); Son's John E. LaPradd Jr. and Charles A. LaPradd (Cindy). He is survived by 5 Granddaughters, 1 Grandson and 1 Great-Grandson. Funeral Services Entrusted to Branam Funeral Home, Visitation on Friday January 18 2013 at 6PM, Funeral Services on Saturday January 19 2013 at 10:30AM, Pastor Bill Baggett officiating. Interment at Palms Woodlawn Cemetery, Naranja following services. A Loving Husband, Father, Grand-Father, Great Grand-Father and a Wonderful Man. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the LaPradd family requests donations be made to the Avocado Administrative Committee located at 18710 SW 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030 and funds be designated to the "Research of Laurel Wilt Disease and Mitigation Program" to honor Mr. John LaPradd's longstanding farming services to the avocado industry and this community.Donations may also be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. In Memory of John E. LaPradd Please make all checks payable to: American Diabetes Association.