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Peter Laskaris Obituary
Peter J. Laskaris ("Jim", "Cherokee"), 71 years, passed into the arms of his family on Friday morning, October 26, 2012, at his home. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Kulik and father, Peter Laskaris. He is survived by his wife, Carol Laskaris of Binghamton; daughters, Krystal and Katie Laskaris of Binghamton; a son, Jim Wage and his wife, Debbie of North Carolina; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. His mother said he did it his way. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, cooking, fishing, camping and Letchworth State Park. He prided himself on being a great husband and father. He leaves a lasting impression with all he met. He was a former manager at Pillsbury and retired from Clean-It, Inc., Endwell. He was a former president of Head Start. He was active with Girl Scout Troop #281 helping his daughters get their Gold Awards. The family would like to thank Endwell Family Physicians, Dr. Sze-Tu, Guthrie Oncology, Lourdes Radiation and Hospice for their support and tender care given to Pete during his valiant fight. The family will receive friends Friday 4-7 p.m. at the Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home, 326 Prospect Street, Binghamton, where Rev. Robert Peak, Pastor of Johnson City Presbyterian Church, will officiate a funeral service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday at 10 a.m. Please light a candle of hope in remembrance of Pete and sign his guestbook at www.chopyak-scheider.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Laskaris
Kaitlin Trathen
November 5, 2012
May you rest in peace. You were a funny man when i first met you and i hope you had a great life. Katie I'm sorry for you lost! Lot of hugs and kisses for you and your family.
LEON TOTTEN
November 2, 2012
Carol and family, Anne and I are very sorry to here of your loss. Pete was a great guy. I used to enjoy talking to both of you at lunch and break time at Willow Point when I worked there in the Payroll Department. I always considered you both very good friends. Again Anne and I would like to extend our deapest sympathy to you and the girls and to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care
Leon and Anne Totten
DENISE RAY
November 1, 2012
God saw that he was suffering and the hills were hard to climb so he closed his weary eyelids-and whispered PEACE BE THINE
November 1, 2012
Rest in peace, brother, you will always be in our thoughts. We will always value the good times we had with you. Love Terry and Harriet Magargle. St. Augustine, Fl.
Jackie McManus
November 1, 2012
Carol, Katie, and Krystal... so sorry for your loss. My the memories and love in your heart keep you strong and comforted in your time of sorrow.
Carol and Allan Brubaker
November 1, 2012
Pete's wonderful sense of humor will be missed. Carol, hugs to you, Katie and Krystal. May your memories bring you comfort at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
james wage
October 31, 2012
Dad may you rest in peace, i will always love you untill we meet once again your son Jimmy
Jeanne Lavelle
October 31, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
John & Gwen Compton
October 30, 2012
You will be sorely missed by many friends and family, Jim. Memories of your boyhood, when you lived with us on the farm (with Gram and Grampa Compton), will long be remembered.
Truly, your life touched others -
you were a wonderful father and husband.
Much love from
Uncle John and Aunt Gwen
suzanne white
October 30, 2012
My deepest sympathies to his family, especially his wife carol and his 2 daughters and his son. You are in our thoughts and hearts
Van Laskaris
October 30, 2012
Rest in Peace
Cheryl Laszewski
October 30, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
After all the years I have too many good memories to list of Pete, Carol and The Girls. Mere words are not enough to express how I feel, He will be missed.
alsie fanciulli
October 30, 2012
you will always have a special place in my heart..hope you are at peace.. love to carol,krystal, and katie
Chris Laskaris
October 30, 2012
You can rest now Jimmy. God Bless you and your loved ones.
Rachel Flab inch
October 30, 2012
Was my pleasure and privilege to know this kind hearted man for the few years I did. He heft a forever lasting impression on me and I'm sure on many. He will never be forgotten!! Love you Pete!
Joseph Laskaris
October 30, 2012
I am sorry to learn of Pete's passing.
I pray his memory will be eternal. May his soul have peace.
The Hoyt Family Sue, Kasey , Thommy, and Kenny and all the rest
October 30, 2012
You will forever be in our hearts
carol/gregory/annette kenyon/reistetterbinghamton
October 30, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. our prayers are with you during these difficult times
krystal hagadorn
October 30, 2012
dear peter u were always nice to me whenever i came over to hangout with katie and sleepovers ur like my dad and i cared about u alot well since the angel took u away im always there for katie and krystal R.I.P Peter
October 30, 2012
Peace to you brother! Love your little sister.
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