Robert J. Lasko

Robert J. Lasko, Sr., 82, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Gracedale Nursing Home. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Tronovich) Lasko. Bob was the devoted husband of 53 years to the late Geraldine “Bunny” (Guzzo) Lakso. Bob proudly served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. He worked for the Bethlehem Steel in the Research Dept. for over 30 years and later as the equipment manager for the Moravian College athletic teams. Bob was a graduate of Bethlehem High School where he played both basketball and football. He was a member of the St. Bernards RC Beneficial Club. Bob loved to golf with his children, grandchildren and friends.

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Robert J., Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Palmer Twp.; Thomas W., of Bethlehem; John D., and wife, Cathy, of Mountain Top, PA; and James R., and wife, Carol, of Bethlehem; his daughter, Nancy, wife of Cub Strobel, of Bethlehem; his 11 grandchildren, Lisa, Daniel, Michael, David, Michelle, Anthony, Joseph, John, and Megan Lasko, Jason Strobel, and Jennifer Barnes, and great- grandchildren, Jackson, Jocelyn, and Luke. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph.

Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 12 p.m. at The Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Viewings will be held Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Moravian College Athletics c/o Office of Institutional Advancement, 1200 Main St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Please include Bobs name in the memo.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Viewing
Sunday, August 10, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Viewing
Monday, August 11, 2014
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Monday, August 11, 2014
12:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531