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Paul Laskow Obituary

Laskow Paul Joseph Age 73, of Philadelphia, died on June 24, 2022, following a massive heart attack suffered while rowing on his beloved Schuylkill River. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Margaret Meigs. Also surviving are his adoring children, Sarah Sheridan (Thomas), Nick Laskow, and Nellie Laskow (Kevin Melis), five grandchildren, brothers Mark Laskow (Lisa) and Jan Laskow (Claudia), sisters- and brothers-in-law Susan Meigs (Todd Vunderink), Barbara Hughes (Jim), Jim Meigs (Jenni Stern) and Bob Adams (Lisa, deceased), many nephews and nieces and four great-nieces. Paul's parents Joe and Betty Laskow and his sister Lisa Adams predeceased him. A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held at Arch Street Meeting House, 4th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia at 11 AM. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Donations in his name may be made to Philadelphia City Rowing Home at www.philadelphiacityrowing.org or the St. James School at www.stjamesphila.org. Please be sure to check the Inquirer OBITUARIES in the coming days to read the story of Paul's life. simcoxmcilvaine funeralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jul. 1, 2022.

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Alden Blyth

June 26, 2023

It was a gift to have known Paul for the short time our paths crossed. A lot more we could have shared.

NancyJean Petro

June 25, 2023

Hard to believe a year has passed. Paul was a tough but fair manager. He has been missed. Nancy Petro

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Ann McGuinn

July 6, 2022

So sad for the whole Laskow family on the loss of this vital man.
You have my prayers. Ann McGuinn

Bill Hill

July 4, 2022

We miss him. He always had the right question to ask!

Nancyjean Petro

July 2, 2022

We will be away and sadly cannot attend the service. Paul was a lovely manager to me at AAA I am so sorry that he passed, but know he died the way he lived, rowing!

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