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LAURA Isabel LASKER
December 24, 2023
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.
LAURA LASKER
February 7, 2023
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
evan trofholz
March 16, 2021
'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.
Laura Lasker
December 22, 2019
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.
Sally Collamore
June 15, 2018
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.
September 7, 2016
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
Our family at the baby shower for Dad's first great grandbaby, Ty, courtesy of grandson Ryan and grand daughter in law Ali!
Laura Lasker
January 7, 2016
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.
Painting of his wife Millie Lasker
Mary Pugh
January 5, 2016
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 the house and I was nervous about losing them. He said, "Don't worry about that, I can paint more!" so I went over and selected paintings and he brought them all over.
They looked magnificent in my Mid Century modern home...so I decided to have an exhibition of his art- inviting neighbors (many who had not see much of his work) and friends. Everyone was amazed by his work!
Joe and Millie are like 2nd parents for me- I lost mine too early! I will miss Joe- he was beyond special - an amazing person and friend.
He gave me the painting below for my birthday many many years ago- because he knew of my fondness for the color blue.
christine bisceglie
January 2, 2016
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.
Laura Lasker
December 27, 2015
I am so very proud to be Dad's daughter. Not only was he a terrific role model of a disciplined artist, but he was always willing to listen when I needed advice and generous with his encouragement and praise. He was a brave and kind person and our family rock who kept us grounded. We cherish you always, Daddy-o.
Paula and Roland Gail Monroe
December 27, 2015
Joe and his work enriched our lives in Village Creek, Connecticut. A gentle, brilliant man.
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