FRANKLIN – Frank (Francis) J. Lasky peacefully passed away April 10, 2023.
Frank was born in New York on Oct. 4, 1941, to the late Julia Oldak Lasky and Frank Lasky. Moving to Miami, Florida in 1953, Frank began his lifelong love of athletics, becoming one of Miami’s and Florida’s premiere athletes. He excelled in football, basketball and track at Coral Gables High School, and received 11 college scholarship offers. Frank accepted a scholarship from the University of Florida where he again excelled. As a college junior he was drafted by the New York Giants as their first pick. Their scout called Frank the finest college tackle in 1963.
Frank married his wife of 61 years, Jody Lacaff Lasky, in 1962. They had two children, Kelle Elizabeth and Robert Francis. Upon retiring from the NFL, Frank moved his family to Miami, Florida where he coached, and assisted many young players in acquiring athletic scholarships.
As an educator Frank spent the last half of his career teaching emotionally handicapped children. For such a big man, he had a big heart and gentle soul. Frank was always the first to volunteer to help those in need. Retiring in 2000, Frank and Jody moved to Franklin.
Frank was a member of the Ching Tang high school fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and the Knights of Columbus.
Frank is survived by his wife, Jody; daughter, Kelle Evans; son, Robert (wife Maureen); grandchildren, Thomas Evans (wife Anna), Victoria Evans and Jarrett Evans; and his lifelong friend and Gator teammate, Sam Holland, Esq. of Miami, Florida.
In lieu of Flowers please donate to the Franklin High School Football program at 100 Panther Dr., Franklin, NC 28734.
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