Arthur Laszlo

Arthur Laszlo Sr.
Born: July 20, 1931, in Chicago, IL
Died: March 19, 2021, in Mokena, IL

Arthur Laszlo Sr. passed away not to death, but to eternal life; at home with family by his side at age 89. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Celeste Laszlo (nee Gasmann), their 10 children: Craig (Dawn) Laszlo, Wade (Kelly) Laszlo, Sharon (late Rick) Tracy, Linda (Dave) Pesavento, Wendy (Mark) Pogwizd, Brett (Stacey) Laszlo, Tracey (Jarrod) Fitzpatrick, Arthur (Chris) Laszlo Jr., Michelle (Jason) Hedden, Grace (Phil) Ludvik, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents Michael and Victoria (nee Pongracz) Laszlo and his two brothers Edward and Harold.

Arthur joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1950, as a Seaman on the USCGC Hollyhock and earned a Medal of Good Conduct. He went on to become an Electrician in Local 134, which led him to meeting his wife Celeste in 1956, when he walked into the wrong office - it was love at first sight. Arthur later opened his own electrical company, Laszlo Electric, which he owned and operated until he retired.

Arthur was always active and enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life, which he shared with his family. He had his pilot license and flew a Cessna as well as built and flew a Challenger Ultralight. He enjoyed boxing, karate, Indy and Sprint car racing, motorcycles, archery, scuba diving, sailing, bicycling, camping, and computers.

Arthur loved sharing stories about how God protected him through many perilous moments and had a plan for his life. He had a strong faith and love for God that shone through to his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His smile, funny jokes, and stories will be missed, but his love and his legacy will remain.

“The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7

A private service was held. In lieu of flowers, Arthur asked that donations be made to the UChicago Medicine Cancer Center at Silver Cross.