Casimir “Casey” Laskowski, WWII Veteran, Lt. Col. in U.S.A.F., City of Chicago’s First Vice Mayor, Alderman for 24 years in the 35th Ward, Founder and Owner of Casey Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home, beloved husband and best friend for 55 years of Virginia L., nee Zygowicz; loving father of Rita (Larry) Gulik, Thomas (Christine) and Robert (Diana) Laskowski; dearest grandfather of David, Claudia and Renee Laskowski and Eileen and Brian Gulik; preceded in death by his brother Rev. Anthony J. Laskowski C.R. and the rest of his family; fond uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend of many. President of Polish American Businessmen’s Club, member of Knights of Columbus, LaFourths Association, Lafayette Council #361, Funeral Directors Service Assn., I.F.D.A., N.F.D.A., Chicago Society P.N.A., John Barry School Board, American Legion, P.L.A.V., Amvets and many others. Funeral Thursday, 10:15 a.m., from Casey Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home, 4540-50 W. Diversey Ave., to St. Hyacinth Church. Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. 773-777-6300
