Godfrey LaValle Baptiste Obituary
In loving memory of Godfrey LaValle Baptiste of Niagara Falls, New York, who departed this world on December 2, 2025 at the age of 85. Godfrey leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Phyllis May Baptiste and Levi Harold Baptiste. He is survived by: his wife Beverly Baptiste (Tuepah); his daughters, Dr. Yvonne Baptiste-Szymanski (Chad Szymanski) of Lewiston, NY and Michelle Garner of San Francisco, CA; his stepdaughter Melanie Rick (Jeffrey) of Lockport, NY.; his grandchildren, Katrina Ann Szymanski, Chad Baptiste Szymanski and Isabella Rick; and his siblings, Levi Baptiste (Donna), LaMont Baptiste (Brenda), Lawrence Baptiste (Sylvia), LaVerine Helf (Philip), Linda Cramer, Louella Baptiste and Lynnette Litten (Fireball). He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lane Funeral Home, Inc. (8622 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
