Francis X. Stasko, 90, a lifelong resident of Webster, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 24 in Webster Manor. His wife of 30 years, Hazel (Schmidt) Stasko died in 1971.
He leaves 4 children, Suzanne E. Meagher of West Lebanon, New Hampshire, Paul F. and his wife Marina Stasko of Dover, New Hampshire, Barbara M. Gleick of Sterling, Mass and Mark G. and his wife Ellen Stasko of Westerly, Rhode Island. Additionally, he leaves 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was born in Webster on May 8, 1917, the youngest of the eight children of George and Mary (Palyo) Stasko. He would have celebrated his 91st birthday this May and has been a resident of the Webster Manor Nursing Home since 2006.
Mr. Stasko was a member of Saint Louis Church and a World War II veteran who served in the 8th Army Air force in both England and Germany. Following the war he worked for many years at Anglo Fabrics as a textile examiner.
He was most proud of his family and grandchildren and always instilled in them the values of a good education and saving for the future. He built his own home and had a particular talent and passion for masonry work, which is displayed, throughout his property. An avid student of history, he was able to travel in later life with his friend Phyllis Southard throughout Europe, South America and the Middle East.
The funeral with military honors will be held Saturday, March 29 from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 16 Lake St. Burial will be in Saint Anthony’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, March 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the funeral home. The family requests donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006