Charlton: Russell P. LaBarge, Jr., 39, of Townfarm Rd., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1 ^st , in the UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his fiancé, Sarah M. Ianniccheri; his son, James R. LaBarge of Charlton; his daughter, Khloe J. LaBarge of Charlton; his parents, Russell P. and Penny M. (Benoit) LaBarge of Southbridge; his brother, Michael LaBarge and his fiancé, Caitlyn Doolin of Southbridge; his sister, Jennifer LaBarge and her longtime companion, David Santa of Southbridge; his four nieces, Brianna, Olivia, Emma and Adeline; and several close uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Russ was a self-employed concrete finisher, specializing in floors, patios and stamped concrete work.  He took great pride in his work.  Russ loved sports and loved being competitive.  He played football throughout his youth playing in Pop Warner League and for the Shepherd Hill High School team.  He played softball for many years in the Southbridge Softball League. He also enjoyed fishing.  Russ also took great pride in his son James playing high school football and never missed a game.  Russ had a great ability for remembering sports stats and other interesting facts.  With this ability and his great sense of humor he was known for saying that 'he knew more about nothing than you know about something'.

Above all Russ had a great love for his entire family, especially his children and his nieces.

A funeral Mass for Russ will be held on Saturday, June 6 ^th , at 10:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge.  Burial will be held a the convenience of the family.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the James LaBarge Scholarship Fund, c/o Savers Bank, P.O Box 250, Southbridge, MA 01550.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.