Peter John Lacko

Frances Lacko, on November 1, 1957. He grew up in Belmar, New Jersey, where he would have been

found on the 9th Avenue Beach or playing saxophone in concert or rock-and-roll bands, stealing the

spotlight in a multitude of venues. Pete graduated from Asbury Park High School in 1976 and then

from Rutgers University in 1980. He furthered his education earning his Master’s Degree in Geology

at Mississippi State University.

Pete had a big personality and quick wit. He loved traveling the world, both in his career and with

his family. His favorite locations were anywhere with a beach or geological features where he could

“play with rocks and dirt”.

Pete will be greatly missed by his wife of forty years and best friend, Heidi, whom he deeply loved

and admired; his children, Pete and Nicky Lacko, and Jessica and Kevin DeBold; his grandchildren,

Ryley and Savannah DeBold and Peyton Lacko; his siblings, Stephen Lacko (Kathy), Joseph Lacko,

and MarySue Albertson (Blackwell); his twenty nieces and nephews; along with many other cousins,

family members, and lifelong friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 17, 2024 at 11:00 am at All Saints Lutheran Church in

Lutz, Florida. In true “Pete fashion”, the family requests a beach motif where suits, socks, and ties

are not required.

In lieu of flowers to honor Pete’s love for music, please donate to the All Saints Lutheran Church

music department.