My condolences. Bill was a nice guy who went out of his way to help. He loved model kits.

As a grandfather, he was important to me as much as anyone else in my family. A great father, grandfather, and person to remember.

It's sad how fast life has us movng - so much, that we lose contact with so many people in our lives - Bill was a very nice guy - we joked around quite a bit over the 25 years I knew him on the hobby side of life - it was a bummer for me when he left Trost Modelcraft but great for modelers when he landed at Revell/Monogram - I am so saddened today for your loss and sorry to find out about his passing three months later in a model newsletter - be well

I did not know Bill was battling cancer and was extremely saddened to hear of his passing. I always enjoyed talking with him at the hobby shows and will miss him. My sincerest condolences to his family.

A very generous and wonderful man, a good friend to the St. Leonard Parent Association, donating models for its fun fair raffle for so many years.  Our condolences to your family on this great loss. May he rest in peace.

The model industry has suffered a great loss
Bill Lastovich, of Revell has died. 
He leaves a void that will not soon be filled
His contributions are to both the model & train hobbies
For me, I will miss the working relationship, & the long talks about the hobby industry
He was one of the nicest individuals that I have had the honor to work with
Thanks Bill
Rob, the "MadModelr" Glucksman
Models Unlimited

Bill was a great guy. I met him through the Revell/Monogram displays at the RCHTA trade shows in Chicago, over twenty years ago. I always looked forward to seeing him, he seemed to value my opinions about the hobby. Chicago won't be the same without him.

Jean, We are so sorry for your loss.  Bill was a great Husband and Father and everyone will miss his sunny personality.

I'm so very sad to hear this news about Bill....A real good friend many years ago...I'm sorry,Jean---Best wishes and prayers to you and family..John Novak

Dear Jean,
Our hearts just ache for Bill, for you, and for the boys.  We have so enjoyed our family times together and will really miss Bill.  We are forever grateful that Paula and Charles brought all of you into our lives.  May Bill rest in peace until we meet again.
Love, Marianne & Pete Trotter

Bill was a perfect friend, and one of the most vital people in my life.  I can't begin to express the amount of sadness I am experiencing right now.  Time truly does heal all wounds, but this is going to be a long wait.

I had the honor of meeting Bill several times, what a great guy. He will be missed by the model car community.
-Roy R. Sorenson / Editor
Model Car Builder magazine

Bill Lastovich worked in the hobby industry almost his entire life.  During his career he touched many lives.  I've known him almost forty years, and over that time, I've never heard an angry word from another person regarding Bill; quite the opposite in fact.  Usually I heard praise and always respect.  That is exceptional.  He had character few of us will ever approach.  Like most of us who knew him well, he had quite a collection of model cars.  More importantly however, he amassed an incomparable collection of friends, all of whom will miss him deeply.  Bill always was a racing fan.  We wish him Godspeed. 

James Zientara, Editor LMMCC Newsletter
Dorothy Zientara, LMMCC Vice President

Very simply, Bill was a great guy. Knew him for 30 years! Don't know what else to say, I will miss him.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill, you were a true gentleman and a very good friend. I learned so much from you, both the business side of modeling and the fun side. I was so glad to get to see you on my way home from my grandfather's funeral, and you took what precious free time you had to allow me to visit. That lessened the pain I felt at losing my grandfather some, just getting to visit with a good friend. I will miss seeing you and learning all you still had to teach anyone who asked. My sympathy goes out to your family and the multitude of friends you have.

How we will miss this wonderful ambassador to the hobby world.  Bill's enthusiasm and professional contributions have touched so many lives.  Those who were lucky to know him personally can attest to an amazing enthusiasm coupled with a generous and dependable friendship.  My sympathies to the immediate family as well as Bill's extended "model" family.

Bill will stay in our memory as wonderful person,loving husband and father, great neighbor." We'll miss you,Bill"

Bill will stay in our memory as wonderful person,loving husband and father,great neighbor."We'll miss you,Bill"

I was fortunate enough to have met Bill a couple of times when I visited the U.S. to see my good friend James Stein. Bill was such a warm, open person and I have fond memories of the time he took me around the Monogram factory. 
Also through Jim and Bill, I was made an honorary member of the Lake Michigan Model Car Club and Bill always made me welcome and introduced me to the members there.
Rest In Peace Bill, and my heart felt condolences to your family and friends.
Simon and Tracy Kay, Northampton, United Kingdom

For many years, Bill was one of the key players at Revell-Monogram in terms of new products. He was a modeler himself, a past president of model car clubs, and someone who genuinely cared about the scale model hobby and about the people in it. Bill's kind and timely assistance to me many times provided important details I was able to share in my "Strictly Stock" column in Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine, and later in my Reviews column in Model Cars magazine. I will always appreciate, and never forget, his friendship, his warmth, his wit, his expert knowledge, and his kindness. He was a great guy in all senses of the word, and I will miss him.  He will always be remembered with lovingkindness.  My deepest condolences go to his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his family, his neighbors, and everyone who called Bill a friend.  I truly believe in my heart of hearts that we are all better for having known Bill in this lifetime.
Sincerely,
Larry A. Greenberg

Bill, I will miss you.  Thanks for sharing your friendship while I was a member of the Lake Michigan Club.  My sincerest sympathy to your family.  You all will be in my prayers.

I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Bill since his days at Trost Modelcraft & Hobbies, our time together as members of Lake Michigan Model Car Club, and of course, his years at Revell-Monogram.  What a guy, what a friend, what a gentleman!

Jean, Michael, Christopher and Matthew--Your husband, your Dad, was one of a kind, and a kinder man I never expect to know.  Please accept my sorrowful condolences!  God Bless You All!

Arthur Anderson (Modelmaker Hobby Shop, Lake Michigan Model Car Club, and All American Models)

Bill was one of the most affable, unflappable, all-around cheerful guys I've ever known. It was obvious to everyone around him that he truly loved his work. Revell/Monogram has lost a key staffer and one of the best ambassadors it's ever had. We've all lost a wonderful man and a great friend.

Bill always had a smile and kind words when you met him. He was the most likeable, graceful person I have known in the hobby business. I will miss him. My codolences to the family and I know Bill is up there building another 1/43 scale car right now with a big smile on his face.

My sincerest sympathies to Bill's family; he was a very nice fellow.

Bill, you will be missed. You were a good friend to all, a great modeler and a fellow member of the Lake MIchigan Model Car Club. My God bless his family and friends in the Name of Jesus!

Todd McWilliams (Kewaunee, WI)

Although I never knew Bill, the warmth and love I felt in talking to you about him was so warm and genuine.   He obviously was loved by all  he touched in life and a loving and supportive Father and Husband.   No one knows the pain you feel in losing him, but may you find peace and comfort in knowing that he is in a much better place, pain free, worry free, and at peace.    Cherish your many memories, and I will keep him in my prayers, as I will all of you.

It was always a pleasure to talk with Bill, when visiting the hobby show in Chicago, can't believe such a nice guy is gone, we lost a beautiful person today..
My sincere condolences to his family

I have had the joy of knowing Bill for over 20 years, and will truly miss his friendship. He was one of the truly nice guys in our hobby, and I was lucky to have had the pleasure of knowing him. My deepest sympathy to Jean and the rest of the family.

I did not know Bill.  However, I do know his sons Chris and Matt, both of whom are fine young men who I am proud to count as friends.  I hope that both of them, as well as the entire family, find comfort together in this sad time.  All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill was a friend and I had the pleasure of working with him. God Bless his family and friends. You are in our Prayers during this time. Gonna miss you Bill.....

My deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear Husband and Father   May you find peace and comfort in remembering all the good times that you have shared together.

The model industry has suffered a great loss
Bill Lastovich, of Revell has died. 
He leaves a void that will not soon be filled
His contributions are to both the model & train hobbies
For me, I will miss the working relationship, & the long talks about the hobby industry
He was one of the nicest individuals that I have had the honor to work with
Thanks Bill

Bill was an awesome person. Always had a smile, didn't let 'things' bother him, great sense of humor, wonderful outlook. Bill will be missed by friends, co-workers and anyone else that happened across his path. Rest in peace, Bill. My sympathies to your family.

Everyone who knew Bill will miss him and remember what a super friend he was.  He was genuinely personable and had a smile for everyone.

You were a great friend and will be missed very much.  May the peace of God be with you and and with your family 

Gerry Paquette

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William J. Lastovich

August 16, 1941 – June 6, 2012

Mount Auburn Funeral Home & Cemetery

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