JOE LASKER

When working on my artwork I would give anything to have Dad around to critique and give me advice. Dad often appears in dreams, and when I wake up I am sad to realize he is not still alive as he was in my dream. I miss him more each year. Why? He was a wonderful man, snarky, not a phony bone in his body, always present when I needed him most. Disciplined and hard working and very much devoted to his family, while always creating his art.

Dad, Here is a recent photo of me and Tom and all the Grandchildren. You haven't met Bowen, Lucy or baby Wyatt. You now have 5 great grand children. Miss you and love you so much. daughter Laura

'The Do Something Day' was my favorite book as a child in the early 80's. The drawings always made me feel cozy and secure. Now, almost 40 years later, the same book is my son's favorite. I still read it in the same cadence and tone that it was read to me so long ago. Interestingly enough, we have the exact same antique desk in our home as the one depicted on page one of the book.

Miss you , Daddy more than ever and especially when Im painting! I try to think what you would do and it helps solve a problem I might be having.

Hi Millie, so sorry to hear about Joe. Never knew how famous he was!! I still treasure his books you gave Justin when he was born. This is Sally Collamore, music teacher from & long ago at Coleytown. By the way Justin is quite a talented artist too. Love to talk sometime. I live in Manhattan with my son Ben & wife Kelly & 2 grandchildren, Marlowe & Juliette! Both authors & artists ages 8 & 6. No musicians so far. 614 806 7666 . Ha.

I get great pleasure from Joe's paintings that I bought from Krauskaar and have happy memories of a long lunch here in Washington ,CT. A lovely man. Ron Potter

On January 2, 2016 we hosted a Celebration of Dad's life at our family home in Village Creek. Over 100 family, friends, relatives, neighbors, fellow artists, members of the National Academy of Design, Dad's grandchildren, great grandchildren, children, fellow teachers, attended. It was a wonderful send-off for Dad and very gratifying to see how many people were touched by this special man.

Joe Lasker was not only a famous and talented artist, but, also, a hardworking neighbor at Village Creek were he lived since it was first developed.

Joe worked to better and protect Village Creek neighbors- in particularly helping to maintain views.

When I was selling my home in 2008 after 30 years of living there, Joe came by to see how I had it all staged. He looked at the art and said, why aren't you using my paintings? I laughed and his painting would be worth more than...

I have have a painted tshirt of Jesus Christ by Mr. Lasker, that I purchased at a fundraiser/contest for Amnesty International in the 1980's. I have never worn , as I view it as a masterpiece. I just recently pullet it out to view it. I am sorry for your loss on your beloved.