Phillip Joseph Lasky “PJ”, age 20 of Jackson, MI, gained his wings on September 27th, 2026 with his parents and special friend, Ally, by his side. He was born June 8, 2006, the son of Ben and Jeanne (Hankis) Lasky. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Phillip G Lasky.
PJ was extremely proud of his First Robotics family, where his 2611 Jacktown Vectors team qualified for multiple state and world championships. He was proud of winning Robo-Prom King at the 2024 World Championships. PJ was a well-known and respected soccer referee from youth through college levels in the Jackson and Saginaw areas. He always had composure with people and players much older than him.
After high school, PJ attended Saginaw Valley State University for a Mechanical Engineering/Engineering & Technology Management degree. There is where he joined the SVSU SAE Formula1 Race team as a freshman and fell in love with the team and the competition. As Lead Fabrication Tech and Driver, PJ once again got to compete against teams & schools from all over the world.
PJ donated his time at cruise nights handing out popcorn for the First Congregational Church. He also spent the last three years volunteering at the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee, supporting set up with balloon teams and as part of chase teams.
PJ loved soccer, camping, hiking, fishing, traveling, gaming and his spending time with his friends & family.
PJ is survived by his parents, brother Landen, grandparents Mary (Stevens) and Dennis Potter; Joe and Sue (Wolcott) Hankis. Also survived by aunts and uncles Joe (Liz) Hankis, Jen (Michelle) Lasky, Vanessa Schoals, Joe Potter; along with cousins Lucas, Logan, Phoenix, Meadow, Young and Preston. He is also survived by an extended list of family and friends that had supported him throughout his life.
A celebration of life will be delayed until the Spring, with details being shared via social media.
Please feel encouraged to share memories, photos and condolences with PJ's family through this online guest book.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a PJ Lasky Memorial scholarship fund which is currently being set up and details will be also shared via social media once completed.
“Because you never know when your last one is.” – Kyle Busch
