Funeral arrangements set for fallen Uxbridge officer

UXBRIDGE, Mass. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta, the department announced on their Facebook.

Laporta was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by a tractor-trailer truck while assisting a driver on the side of an icy highway.

On Friday, a procession was held to send off the officer on his way back to the Uxbridge police department.

The Uxbridge Police Department announced the following services:

Visitation/Wake:

• Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
• Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
• Location: St. Mary’s Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin, MA 02038

Funeral Service:

• Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
• Time: 11:00AM
• Location: St. Mary’s Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin, MA 02038

Burial:

• Location: St. Mary’s Cemetery, 88 Granite St, Uxbridge, MA 01569

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