James R. LaBrecque, age 56, passed away on October 5, 2024 at Care One at RedStone Nursing Home in East Longmeadow. He was born on June 4, 1968 in Springfield, MA, son of the late Donald L. LaBrecque and Geraldine (Sharrow) Billings. James worked as a driver for Genden Auto Parts for many years. He enjoyed playing Darts and singing Karaoke. He is predeceased by his son Justin. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth; two brothers, Donald LaBrecque and his wife Rosemarie of Chicopee and Charles Billings III and his partner Rhonda of Springfield; three sisters, Nancy Cunningham and her husband Thomas of Feeding Hills, Sharon LaBrecque and her fiancé John of GA and Tina Billings and her partner Scott of Chicopee. He also leaves his step father Charles Billings Jr along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM in St Michael’s Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.StJude.org or to the American Cancer Society, http://donate.cancer.org. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.