FAYETTE –Michael Lascko, 56, a resident of Fayette, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 23, 2009, at his home.
He was born in Farmington on Jan. 3, 1953, the son of Andrew and Rita (Breton) Lascko. He was a 1971 graduate of Livermore Falls High School where he excelled in basketball and football and furthered his education at the University of Maine at Farmington earning a bachelor’s degree in education.
Cookie worked at James River Otis Mill in Jay, most recently known as Wausau-Mossinee for 33 years in the maintenance department. On July 1, 1984 he married Annette LeBarron and together raised their two children. He was a devout Catholic, who regularly attended Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church. He was a devoted father who was very involved in his children’s activities and sports; his children meant the world to him. He looked forward to his autumn trips to Pennsylvania to attend the Antique Car Show and spend time with his close friends who knew him as “Doc.”
He is survived by his wife Annette Lascko of Livermore Falls; a son, John Michael Lascko of Portland; a daughter Kelli Anna Lascko and her companion Mark Given of Jay; two sisters, Sandra Lee of Livermore Falls and Georgette Lascko also of Livermore Falls, a half-sister Lorraine Van Slycke of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother John Lascko.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay. Visiting hours Wednesday 6-8PM at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls.
If desired, contributions may be made to the Lascko Children, c/o Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine 04254. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
