Obituary of Ginelle Doré Toussaint

Ginelle Doré Toussaint of Burnt Hills died too soon at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on December 27, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Ginelle was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, on October 19, 1974 and was the daughter of Stephen R. Toussaint and the late Suzanne Bolster Toussaint. Ginelle attended Saratoga Springs Schools and graduated from Saratoga High School as a member of the Class of 1992. While there she enjoyed her studies and made many wonderful, lifelong friends. She attended the State University at Cobleskill and majored in Early Childhood Education. She was employed at the Saratoga Shoe Depot until their closing. In 1999, she met her lifelong partner, Jason LaPietro and they were blessed with 3 wonderful children together. Her family happiness was expanded when she began providing loving care for the children of family, neighbors and friends in her home. Ginelle was at school events, concerts, parent teacher time, art displays, Mother-Daughter Nights, Field Days, and Moving Up Ceremonies to name a few. She enjoyed family vacations to Maine and loved the ocean. She went camping, on many day trips and picnic outings. Ginelle was in attendance at every athletic event possible, often while sitting in the bleachers or car supporting Morgan’s homework efforts. Whether it be games of soccer, lacrosse, baseball, basketball or football, she was behind the children and Jason, encouraging each of their personal activities. She was a tireless wife and Mother until her death. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Jason LaPietro; her three beloved children, Darien Connor LaPietro, Caeden John LaPietro and Morgan Elizabeth LaPietro; six sisters, Renee Toussaint of Drexel Hill PA, Marci Robinson of Saratoga Springs, Collette Toussaint of South Burlington VT, Allisse Toussaint and Brigitte Toussaint of Saratoga Springs and Suzanne Greenwood of Gansevoort, three Brothers; Stephen Toussaint Jr. of Saratoga Springs, William Toussaint of South Boston, MA and Neil Toussaint of Porter Corners. Ginelle is also survived by her Father, Stephen R Toussaint of Saratoga Springs, Mother-in-law, Kathy LaPietro, Father-in–law, John LaPietro as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be held at the Glenville Funeral Home at 9 Glenridge Road, Glenville NY on, Monday January 2nd from 5 to 8 PM. Funeral Rites, including Liturgy of the Word will be offered by Rev. Jerome R. Gingras, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church at 10am on Tuesday January 3rd at the Glenville Funeral Home, followed by Interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Glenville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ginelle’s Family Fund, c/o the Ballston Spa National Bank, Burnt Hills Branch, PO Box 70, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.