Beloved son, brother and friend, Michael John La Pierre, 58, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2020. Michael was born on October 9, 1961, in Jamaica, NY. He was the oldest of three children born to Harry La Pierre and Elizabeth (Betty) La Pierre. He lived and attended school in Long Beach, NY, before moving to Newport at age 13. After graduating from Rogers High School, Michael attended a maritime school in St. Elizabeth’s Isle in … Continue reading RIP Michael John La Pierre