LACO, Anthony J.

Published in The Miner on Oct. 31, 2020 - Kingman, Arizona - Heaven gained another angel on Oct. 10. Anthony J. Laco (Tony) passed away peacefully at his home in Kingman, Arizona surrounded by his daughter Christina and daughter-in-law Bridget Miller. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1939. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and John Laco; and his loving wife, Eleanor Tkac Laco. He is survived by his daughter Christina, daughter- in-law Bridget, son Gregory, and siblings Barbara Angotti, Cockeysville, Maryland; Jean Felix, Alexandria, Virginia; and Joan Morrill, The Villages, Florida. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in chemical engineering and shortly thereafter began his career with Praxair/Union Carbide/Honeywell, working well into his 70s. Tony was a devout Catholic, loving father and a friend to many. He loved his family, sports and gambling in Laughlin. Dad was my hero until the end. It is time to dance with mom in Heaven.