LaBranche Valerius passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Boston Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1950 in Leogane, Haiti, he was the son of George Resolu Valerius and Jullianne Pierre Louis. LaBranche loved music, TV and soccer. He is survived by his children, Dikenson Valerius, Fabiola Valerius, Evans Valerius, Mirline Valerius, Julie Valerius, Naama Valerius and Nirbranchina Valerius; stepchildren, Emmanuel Maurice, Jean-Max Maurice and Kevin Maurice; grandchildren, Peterson Valerius, Nerlande A funeral service will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Saturday, October 17th at 9:00AM with interment to follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours on Friday, October 16th from 4:00-8:00PM in the funeral home. Everyone is invited to the residence of Julie Valerius 337 East St. Brockton, MA 02302 after the calling hours on Friday and after the funeral on Saturday. ************************* COVID-19 Funeral Home Capacity Restrictions******************** Russell & Pica Funeral Homes Guidelines when attending a funeral wake/service. All visitors must wear a MASK in the funeral home and on the funeral home property. All visitors will be advised by Funeral Home Staff on what Building Entrance to Use. All visitors will then follow SAFE DISTANCING MARKINGS that will guide to the Casket/Urn. All visitors may pause at Casket/Urn and then EXIT the Funeral Home. All visitors when returning to their cars will please exit the property to allow others to enter. All visitors will be able to greet family members from a safe distance but not able to touch. The Russell & Pica Funeral Home appreciates everyone that is helping to support your loved one's and friends during their most difficult time.