Frank W. Lastowski

1955 - 2021

Frank W. Lastowski

Hadley, MA — On Monday, October 25th, 2021, Frank William Lastowski, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 66. Geezopeezo!

Frank was born February 21, 1955 in Northampton, MA and was the sixth child of Edward and Bernice (née Pedruczny) Lastowski. He attended Hadley schools and graduated from Hopkins Academy in 1972.

Those who knew Frank best will remember him by his one-of-a-kind sense of humor. Frank had a knack for finding the funny in any situation and will be widely remembered for cracking jokes to anyone who would listen. Frank was also known for his unwavering generosity. He was fiercely loyal, a great listener, and was quick to lend a hand wherever he was needed.

Frank enjoyed several hobbies including woodworking, fishing, and golf. He was a talented craftsman and spent countless hours in his woodshop. Woodworking was one of his greatest creative outlets, but when he wasn't in his shop he could often be found by a body of water with a rod and reel. From trolling up and down the Connecticut river to deep sea fishing in the Atlantic, Frank scared fish away all over New England. His favorite fishing adventures, however, were with his wife during their annual trip to Lake Champlain.

It took a lot of balls to golf the way Frank did. No seriously, the man lost a lot of golf balls. Despite that, he thoroughly enjoyed playing the game and spending time outdoors with friends. In fact, he enjoyed golfing so much that he even taught his wife and son how to play and they have been losing golf balls ever since.

Frank spent the bulk of his professional life at Amherst College where he held multiple positions prior to becoming the College's Athletic Equipment Manager; a role he enjoyed for nearly 20 years. During that time he was a fixture at the fields, courts, and rink, cheering Amherst's teams on. He worked diligently behind the scenes and made lasting connections with staff, faculty, and students alike.

Frank is survived by the love of his life and the apple in his eye, his wife, Patricia Connelly; his favorite (and only) son, James and his wife, the daughter he never had, Emileigh; the only person he felt could do no wrong, his grandson, Mason; four brothers, Edward Jr, Michael, Ronald, and Richard; three sisters, Marie Ansaldo, Barbara Landry, and Irene Anderson; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 4th from 5-7 pm at Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com