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Leo Vincent (Ski) Lachowicz
Leo Vincent (Ski) Lachowicz, age 85 of Clarksville, TN, died on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Gateway Medical Center. He was born on August 18, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Jacob Lachowicz and Helen Samulewicz Lachowicz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Baxter Lachowicz; brother, John Lachowicz; and grandson, Samuel Lachowicz.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Brother Terry Brown officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 2-6 p.m. with a masonic service to follow and Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Leo was retired from U.S. Navy and civil service. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of Queen City Lodge 761, Scottish Rite, Al Menah Shriners, Loyal Order of Jesters, Life member of VFW Post 4895, American Legion Post 233, and Fleet Reserve Branch 110.
He is survived by his son, Phillip (Sallie) Lachowicz of Clarksville, TN; two daughters, Velda (Bob) Fort of Clarksville, TN and Judy Lachowicz of Hendersonville, TN; sister, Helen Sander of Philadelphia, PA; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Joe Robinson, and Tommy Gilbert. Honorary pallbearers will be Members of Fleet Reserve Branch 110.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 216, Nashville, TN 37215 or Asera Care Hospice, 1539-C Ashland City Road, Clarksville, TN 37040. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.
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Phil and family: Heartfelt condolences upon your loss. Prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Kristi Clouser-Skurzewski
December 21, 2013
Phil,Velda & Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ronnie young
December 20, 2013
Phil,Velda & Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Cathe Cain Breen
December 29, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. I am sorry I did not make it by the funeral home would loved to have seen you all You are all in my prayers. I loved Ski and your mother to death.
James & Kay Baggett
December 26, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
Carol Clouser Freeman
December 26, 2012
Velda, we are so sorry about you losing your dad. May God be with you and the family during this time of loss, and may he help to heal the wound that has and will scare you for life. I didn't know your dad, but I understand he was a great man.
Tom Denney
December 26, 2012
Phil , I am so sorry to hear about your dad and apologize for not getting to the services . Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Phil Fuqua
December 26, 2012
Velda,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers and wishes go out to you at this time of need.
John and Susan Rye
December 25, 2012
I always looked forward for him to come into the VFW after a round of golf. Always smiling. I'll miss you "Ski".
Dave Lopez
December 25, 2012
Phil, John Lac, Tad & Andrew. My deepest sympothy to you all. m
Many summer days Leo & Martha open their house to us kids those are great memories. He is in a better place & back with Nana. Have you all in my prayers.
Tony Botts
December 24, 2012
I worked with Leo at fort campbell for a
few years he will be missed
Donald Cook
December 22, 2012
Judy.phil
may. God. Bless at your loss
teddy quarles
December 22, 2012
Velda,
I am so sorry you have had to temporarily say goodbye to your dad. You have been with so many of us who have had the same experience. I hope our love and appreciation for what you have done for us will help you get through this personal time for you. Praise God, you will see him again in heaven. May the love and peace of God be with you.
Beverly Blackard
December 22, 2012
Phil,Velda and my buddy Jude-my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you peace as Ski joins his beloved Martha. Much Love,Bev
Beverly Hanley
December 22, 2012
Phil, I am so sorry for your family's loss. Thinking of you all!
Pam Abram
December 22, 2012
Phil, I am so sorry for your family's loss. Thinking of you all!
Pam Abram
December 22, 2012
May your comfort come from knowing that your dad is in heaven.
Jennifer Pelfrey
December 22, 2012
Judy, words can't express the sorrow felt for you and your family. I will be praying for you, believing that God will give you peace, comfort and strength today, tomorrow and every day thereafter. I love you.
Jennifer Pelfrey
December 22, 2012
Phil, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristy Davis-Zimmerman
December 22, 2012
Our sympathy foes out to You, Phil, and the whole family. Will and Joanne Hackman, Memphis.
December 22, 2012
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