John A. LaVallata of Westhampton Beach died at home on April 16. He was 78.
Mr. LaVallata was born in Jackson Heights on July 7, 1935, the only child of Ralph and Grace LaVallata. He worked for many years as a purchasing agent for Behlman Electronics and was also a master carpenter, who, along with his father, constructed many homes.
Mr. LaVallata is survived by a son, John LaVallata; a daughter, Katie Eckart and husband George of Westhampton Beach; and eight grandchildren, Lance, Eric, Brendon, Thomas, Daniel, Grace, J.J. and Caleb. He was predeceased by a son, Ralph LaVallata; and a stepdaughter, Grace Jaeger.
Visitation was on April 21 at the Alexander-Tuthill Funeral Home in Wading River. Interment followed at Good Ground Cemetery in Hampton Bays.