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Frank Laczko

October 06, 1921 - March 21, 2015

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Obituary For Frank Laczko

October 6, 1921 - March 21, 2015

Laczko, Frank Age 93, on Saturday, March 21, 2015 of Pleasant Hills. Frank was born October 6, 1921 and was the son of John Lacko (deceased 11/23/92) and Jennie Lewis (deceased 11/6/86.) Frank was baptized on October 22, 1921 under the name Frank Lacko (Laczko.) In addition to his parents his death was preceded by his wife, Esther Gracon Laczko, who passed away on June 2, 2007 after 66 years of marriage, his brother, Paul Laczko passed away on December 26, 2007 and his sister, Marie Allen who died August 18,1995. Frank is survived by several nieces and nephews. Frank served in the Army during WWII, and was the first-chair trumpet player for the United States Army Field Band. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and was also a member of the Pittsburgh Musicians Society Local 760-471. After the war,Frank worked as a salesman for the North Side Packing Company and the John Morrell Company. But his favorite job was as the band leader for the Frank Lasko Dance Band where he played clubs and ballrooms throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Friends and relatives will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday, 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15 am. Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Catholic Church in Broughton at 10:00 am where Frank was a member since 1952. Final interment will be at the Jefferson Memorial Park.

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  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. My mom, Bea Kreutzer, had spoken to Frank last year when I was researching family history. I am a great, great niece to Aunt Jennie and have fond memories of her and Uncle John when I was younger. My grandmother, Beatrice Sauter, was Aunt Jennie's niece. My mom and I were going to meet with Frank to talk about the Lewis geneology, but unfortunately we never had the opportunity. If any of his nieces or nephews have any information or pictures I would like the opportunity to meet with you. Please send me an email at emailmjuarin@aol.com. My sincere condolences on the passing of Frank. Kim Juarin

  • December 11, 2019

    I was very fortunate to become reacquainted with Frank in 2007 as he visited his brother Paul at The Assisted Living Facility wherein I worked as an Administrative Assistant. We both came to realize that we had met 32 years earlier where I worked in the meat department and he was a Salesman at Marraccini's grocery store in Clairton, PA. Thus began the 8 year friendship during which I was fortunate enough to listen to his stories of the beginning of Original Army Field Band (First Combat Infantry Band), and read many articles he had saved through the years as a Trumpet Player for the Army Field Band. Frank was an outstanding Trumpet Player and a Professional Band Leader as witnessed by me on several occasions when I took the Residents from the Facility to listen to his band playing the "Big Band" sounds. He was a "special" man and I can honestly say that my life was richer for knowing him. "Rest in Peace Frankie".

  • December 11, 2019

    I'm very sad this morning to learn of Frank's passing. He was a special guy. I have known him for a number of years and always enjoyed any time we spent together. I will miss him and our many discussions about jazz and music in general. He was a musician who brought joy to many with his Dance Band. I'm sure that's he's in heaven organizing the band and getting ready for his next gig. I'll miss you, Frank, but am thankful for the years that I've known you.