Poughkeepsie - Frank Stephen Lasko, Sr., 92, of Poughkeepsie, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at home with his family by his side.
Born August 28, 1920 in Pleasant Valley, he was the son of the late Stephen and Julia Galumbus Lasko, who emigrated from Hungary early in the century. He grew up locally on the Lasko family farm.
On December 10, 1949 at Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie, Frank married Jean Bauer. Mrs. Lasko predeceased him on December 13, 1986.
He worked at the former Schatz Federal Bearing for 34 years as a Lead Gauge Technician until his retirement.
A lifelong avid fan of country music, he played guitar and sang in a country western group with his brother, Albert, in local clubs in the 40's.
Survivors include his son, Frank Lasko, Jr. of Poughkeepsie; daughter, Bonnie Kunkeli and her husband, Ted, of LaGrange; grandchildren, Allison Kunkeli, Christopher Kunkeli, and Stephanie Kunkeli; great-granddaughter, Ashley Kunkeli; brother, Alex Lasko; sisters, Irene Cook and Ann Cardinal; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter and Albert Lasko; and sisters, Julia Toth
and Margaret Zeller.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 pm, Thursday, May 30th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Friday at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the family plot in Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
To send Frank's family an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.