Clarence Henry LaClaire Jr

Clarence Henry LaClaire Jr. "Cal" of Buena, NJ passed away peacefully on April 20, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Clarence is predeceased by his parents, Clarence H. LaClaire Sr. and Arline (nee Tanner) LaClaire. He was the beloved brother of five sisters and one brother. 

Clarence is survived by his loving wife Ruth Ann (nee Pocsuvay) LaClaire of 45 years.  They were married in Williamstown, NJ on September 19, 1970. He was the father of three children, Michelle L. Adams (David) of Folsom, NJ, Kimberly A. Colle (Jeremi) of Bridgeton, NJ, and Clarence H. LaClaire III (Staci) of Berlin, NJ. He had 9 grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Clarence H. LaClaire, Jr. served our country in the United States Army from April of 1965 until March of 1967 when he was honorably discharged.

He worked at Perna Manufacturing in Williamstown, NJ as a steam presser for many years. He retired in 2010 from Patriot Glass of Hammonton, NJ as a titled window framer.   

Clarence enjoyed watching baseball and wrestling. He also loved the outdoors, grilling, gardening and spending time with his family.

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