"Laurie, Michael and Pauline; my heart aches for all of you. Your father, and mother, were always the kindest and most giving people. I have such fond memories of them both. I will hold you close in my prayers and thoughts. Cherish the memories. Rest peacefully John"
In loving memory of
John Laco
November 16, 1936 - December 16, 2023
John Laco
Greece-December 16, age 87, John passed away suddenly surrounded by family. John was born in Lackawanna, NY. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Ruszczyk), parents, Louis and Anna Laco, and sister, Veronica Laco. John is survived by his children, Lori M. (Honorable Charles A. Schiano, Jr.) Laco-Schiano, Michael (Julia) Laco and Pauline (Brian) Emelson; grandchildren, the joys of his life, Matthew M. Schiano, Esq., Luke C. Schiano, Esq., Gillian A. Laco and Maeve J. Emelson; sister-in-law Eileen (Bronislaus) Szematowicz; nieces, Camille Rammer and Andrea Hartzell; several cousins, friends and wonderful neighbors.
John enjoyed an early retirement as a chemical technician from Eastman Kodak. He consistently took pleasure in his retirement days with a fishing pole in his hands at either the Charlotte pier or the Russell Station fishing holes. He was a huge supporter of his grandchildren's activities including concerts, athletics, and graduations. John loved spending time with his grandchildren teaching them his fishing and gardening techniques, they carry the traditions on today. John was an avid gardener, often sharing the harvest of his crops with family and neighbors. John was a proficient winemaker often willingly sharing his "hooch" with any brave member of the family.
John's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 9:30 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Avenue. Interment following the Mass in Hillcrest Cemetery in Hamburg, NY next to Dorothy. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Charles Borromeo Church at the above-listed address.
Tributes
"Sending all our love and our deepest sympathies. Uncle John was loved for the character he was! Sassy, smiling, caring, kind. Always willing to share his homemade wine and show us pictures of his catch of the day! We know he was welcomed into heaven with open arms. God bless. Love, Pam, Gary and Sage"
"As his neighbors for 14 years he and his wife Dorothy were so welcoming to the neighborhood. Loved them both and they will be missed by many of surrounding neighbors. Johnny was the best, and sweetest man. "
"Lori and family, Your parents were so much a part of my youth. This makes me very sad that both have left this earth, but are together again in heaven. Just know we have so many fond memories of both of them. And all of you too. May God Bless you with those memories and make you smile. Love and Sympathy to everyone. Bob and Debbie Iannucci"