Michael J. LaNave

Michael J. LaNave, age 57, passed away at his home on January 10, 2021.

He was born on December 17, 1963 in Alliance to John D. and Darleen (Wallace) LaNave.

Michael graduated from Alliance High School in 1982 and then attended Youngstown State University. He served as an Alliance police officer for 25 years until his retirement. Michael was a member and past president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 73. He was also a member of the Alliance Historical Society. Michael enjoyed collecting police memorabilia. He was of Catholic faith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; sister, Lynn (Bill) Foughty; and his friend and former police partner, Jeff Carper.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel E. Huffman-LaNave.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 6-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alliance Aviators Sports Boosters, P.O. Box 3332, Alliance, Ohio and the FOP Lodge 73, P.O. Box 3230, Alliance, Ohio.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601.