James Grey Lastovica

Jim was born in Freeport, Texas at The Dow Hospital on July 11, 1960 to John Eugene and Joyce Grey Lastovica of Lake Jackson, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Jackson, graduating from Brazoswood High School in 1978. Following graduation, he attended Texas A&M University, earning a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1983. He thoroughly enjoyed chemical engineering and made significant advances in various technologies including a patented microwave heating process while working at The Dow Chemical Company. After leaving Dow, he held positions at OxyChem and S&B Ellington before retiring with the title of Senior Process Engineer.

Jim was an avid amateur pilot, motorcycle enthusiast, and cellist who had the honor of playing 1st cellist with the inaugural Brazosport Symphony Orchestra in 1982.

Jim married Amy Eavey on March 21st 2019 in Lovington, NM. and the two planned to retire permanently in Alpine, TX enjoying the clear desert skies and gazing at stars together. He attended The First Presbyterian Church of Freeport where, at an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was active in his church, loved Jesus, and lived closely with Him.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, John and Joyce Lastovica. He is survived by his wife Amy; brother John (Tina) Lastovica; Nephew Ryan (Fiona) Lastovica; great-niece Jessie Lastovica and great-nephew Sam Lastovica.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Wednesday October 28th at 2pm at Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 W. Plantation Drive, Clute Texas 77531. Visitation will begin at 1 pm.