Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Uxbridge police officer who was killed Wednesday in a crash while helping another motorist.
Patrolman Stephen LaPorta, 43, was responding to a car crash on Route 146 when a tractor-trailer hit both the officer and his cruiser. LaPorta was declared dead at the scene.
A visitation and wake will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church in Franklin. The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, with the burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Uxbridge. The services are open to the public.
LaPorta became a full-time officer and patrolman with the Uxbridge Police Department in June 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Shannon, and 13-year-old son, Matthew.
The Massachusetts State Police are encouraging members of the public who wish to honor LaPorta to line the procession route and attend public services.
Flags will be flown at half-staff to honor LaPorta.
