He was born in Cleveland, the son of the late Emil Lacey and Olga Godla Lacey. Jack is the beloved husband of Frances (nee Balog); loving father of Jack A. Lacey, Randy (Debbie) Lacey and Vanessa (Darren) Horvath; cherished grandfather of Joshua, Stephanie, Anthony J., Randolph Jr., Chad, Natasha, and Dominick Lacey, Sarah Gardener and Layla Horvath and great-grandfather of Randolph Lacey III, Michael Kocinski, Wolfgang , Scarlett and Jade Lacey; dear brother of Emily (Victor) Lysyj and the late Raymond Lacey and Rosie Richko; adored uncle of many.
Jack was a pianist and was known for playing at many Cleveland hotels and restaurants including The Theatrical Restaurant, Blue Fox and the Ritz Carlton. He was proud of the moment he won the Liberace contest.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 4PM-8PM at Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 10AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 3602 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland. Committal services will follow at Calvary Cemetery.