Andy Laskaris

Andy Laskaris , 62, of Erie, Pa. passed away at home on Friday, July 16th, 2021 following a long term illness. Andy was born in Buffalo, N.Y. to the late Peter and Despina (Daisy Kondos) Laskaris.

When Andy was 10 the family moved to Erie, Pa. where he remained for the majority of his life.

Andrew graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1977 and began working at GE as a locomotive engine specialist shortly thereafter. He worked at GE until 1986 when a semi tractor -trailer hit him causing severe head trauma and many other lifelong debilitating injuries. By The Grace of God, Andrew survived but was never the same again.

Andy loved to make people laugh; always had a smile and a joke for everyone he met. He enjoyed cooking, riding motorcycles and was always willing to help a friend in need. More than anything he loved spending time with family and friends.

Out of gratitude and the desire to help others suffering with addiction, Andrew started a support group for recovering addicts called "Smart Recovery." He took great pride in his Greek heritage and returned to The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Andy spent numerous hours helping with church functions. He volunteered at the Annual Greek Festival for several years. He was also very involved politically volunteering with the Trump Campaign and was elated when Donald Trump was elected President.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-sister, Jolae Robinson.

Andy is survived by his brother John Laskaris, sister Barbara(Laskaris) Gahzal, his youngest brother and inseparable best friend Constantine ("GUS") Laskaris; his half-sister, Bridgette Brown Williams. He is also survived by his three sons, Andrew and Adam Laskaris and Alex Pasqualini; nieces and nephews, Michael Krayeski, Kimmie Smith, Sullivan and Irene Williams and an "Adopted" niece and nephew Kayla Krayeski Weber and Robert Krayeski. He is further survived by his beloved cousins Andrew and Tommy Condos; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins in Greece.

Friends may call at Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th and Liberty Streets, on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and are invited to attend a service there on Tuesday at noon. Burial is at Erie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

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