73, of Chicago, IL formerly of Cranston passed away October 7, 2013. He was the son of the late Daniel and Edith (Graziano) LaPolla. He was a graduate of Providence College and LaSalle Academy, where he was an outstanding football player. Michael was employed by Stauffer Chemical and American Maze in Chicago and also a consultant in the dairy industry. Besides his wife Ofelia, he is survived by his children, Michael LaPolla and his wife Denise and Stephanie Neil all of MA and David LaPolla of Chicago; four grandchildren, as well as his siblings, Geraldine Hamilton of East Greenwich and Joseph LaPolla and his wife Beverly of Cranston. His funeral arrangements were held in Chicago.