John R. "Sonny" Laskowski

1939 - 2021

John R. "Sonny" Laskowski, age 82, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born June 17, 1939 in Erie the son of the late John "Ernie" and Jane "Jennie" Laskowski.

John was a 1957 graduate of Tech High School and started working as a stock boy at the Eckerd Drug Store at Peach and Cherry Streets and worked his way up to manager, which was the largest volume store in the chain's 74 stores at that time. He was also responsible for Plan-O-Grams for seasonal and weekly in store sale items.

John left Eckerds after 20 years and went to work for Spaulding Inc. and worked his way to sales manager until their closing. He then worked at ABL in Pittsburgh as sales manager of their large accounts and retired after 13 years with them.

John was also part- owner of a corner grocery store in Meadville known as the Lincoln Ave. Grocer. He loved bowling, fishing, golfing, playing cards and his dogs. He also enjoyed performing in plays at the McDowell High School put on by the Millcreek Lions club. John and his wife were members of St. Patrick parish, and for many years they ran the Bingo nights at St. Patricks.

John is survived by his wife, Treva Farrell Laskowski; a daughter, Carrie Szabat of Erie and a son, Scott Laskowski and his wife Kelly of Venango, Pa. He is the grandfather of Kristin (Brett), Michelle (Devin), and Matthew and is the great-grandfather of Ethan and Brayden.

There will be no calling hours. Friends will be invited to a memorial mass at a date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick Church, 130 E. 4th St., Erie, PA 16507; the ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16511; or to West Ridge Vol. Fire Department, 3142 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16506.

Arrangements are by the Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th and Liberty St.

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