Fred “Ski” Lakosky, born on March 26, 1939, quietly passed away on March 20, 2018, surrounded by his family. Ski was born in Marshfield, WI and moved with his family to Ojus, FL in 1946. Educated in Dade County, he joined the Army in 1956 and proudly served three years in the 82nd Airborne Division. Upon returning to Florida, he joined the Hollywood Police Department in 1960 where he served for 28 years. When not working as a Police Officer and also being a master carpenter, he hung many doors in both Broward and Dade Counties. He was a Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding many miles and making many friends and memories along the way. Ski is survived by his wife, Julia, son, Cass, daughter, Julie Ann, granddaughter Emily, and sister, Mary Huey, and is predeceased by his son, Chad. He leaves behind many beloved family members and friends. Visitation on March 31, 2018, 10am-12pm and service at 12pm at Boyd-Panciera, 1600 N University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in Ski’s name to Wounded Warrior Project: WoundedWarriorProject.org/Donate
Or mail to:
Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
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Carolyn McMahon Howard (Fayetteville, GA)
March 27, 2018, 12:00 am
Ski was "Butch" to me, that’s how we knew each other in the years we lived next door to one another in Ojus, FL. So many good memories, helping him work on his motorcycle and car and just the all around being good friends. He was a genuinely good man. On behalf of my sister, Barbara, brother, Charles, we say goodbye to another of our Ojus gang. Our sympathy to you all. The McMahon family.
Ellen Brown (Cleveland, TN)
March 28, 2018, 12:00 am
What a great video tribute to such a wonderful man. He will always be in my heart.
Ron & JoAnn Raccioppi (Cullowhee, NC)
March 28, 2018, 12:00 am
Fred, you will be missed dearly. A "Brother", good cop and great carpenter. I will always have great memories of working traffic with you and having you out to hang doors. RIP "Brother", our thoughts and prayers to Julie and the kids at this time of sorrow. God Bless.
Ann McCartney (Tallahassee, FL)
April 2, 2018, 12:00 am
Ski, will be greatly missed by family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jannie. RIP Ski.
Michael Frotten (Billerica)
September 6, 2018, 12:00 am
September 6 2018. I was thinking of my long lost Army buddy and friend Chad when I searched for his name again and I came across the passing of his father. I am so sorry for your family’s loss again, so much, so little time. I wish I had the chance to meet you all. All American all the way! I hope and pray you all remember the greatness of both. Michael Frotten Sgt US Army 1990-2004 Essayons!
Kimberly (Saint Augustine)
November 28, 2018, 12:00 am
Just found out about the passing of Mr. Lakosky. My deepest sympathies to Julia, Julie, Emily, and family. He was always very nice to me and I enjoyed talking with him.