Deane Emerson LaBranche

September 19, 1972 – January 12, 2025

Deane Emerson LaBranche passed away tragically on January

12, 2025 at the age of 52. He was born September 19, 1972, in

Elizabeth, New Jersey. Deane was a longtime resident of Toms

River, where he made many lifelong friends. He attended Toms

River High School East and worked in construction most of his

life. Deane had a passion for playing basketball and an even

greater passion for music; writing many songs and sharing his

vocal talent at karaoke shows. He will be deeply missed.

Deane is preceded in death by his parents Raymond George

LaBranche and Elizabeth Ann Pope. He is survived by his sister,

Brooke Lanie Spurlock of Los Banos, CA, two brothers,

Raymond Michael LaBranche, Aidan Eli Pope (Rhonda) of Los

Banos, CA, and aunt Reenee Lovendoski of Holiday City, as

well as several nieces and nephews.

A public memorial will be held on February 1, 2025 at 11am at

the Ocean County Cremation, 1252 Rt. 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755