Passings
LaViola Anthony Michael LaViola, 22, of Sparta, passed away on May 21, 2012. Anthony was born in Dover, NJ, and lived his whole life in Sparta.
He graduated from Sparta High School in 2008 where he was a member of the Marching Band and the Ski Race Team. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in May of this year with a bachelor's in chemical engineering.
Anthony was predeceased by his beloved mother Shelia (nee Smith) LaViola and grandparents Hester and Mildred Smith. He is survived by his loving father Mark A. LaViola; devoted brother Justin; grandfather Mario LaViola and grandmother Eileen LaViola. He is also survived by several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Friends may call Friday, May 25, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St. in Sparta. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 294 Sparta Ave. in Sparta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anthonys memory to the Michael LaViola Foundation for Pediatric Cancers, 48 Bi-state Plaza, PMB 239, Old Tappan, NJ 07675 or at www.michaellaviolafoundation.org.