WHITEHALL – Walter William Lascar, Jr. of Whitehall, passed away at home Saturday evening, August 10, 2024. He was 66.
Born on March 30, 1958 in Ridgewood, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter W. Lascar, Sr. and Carol Beidinger Lascar. Walter grew up in New Jersey and was a graduate of Ridgewood High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country from 1977 to 1982 as a military policeman stationed in Germany. Walter eventually settled in Oakland and became an active community member. He donated a lot of his time to the Oakland Elks, eventually spending time leading the club. Walter started, owned and managed his locksmith company for over 20 years. He married Astrid Bednarzik on September 28, 2003 and they moved to the Lake George area where Walter was employed as a corrections officer for Washington County. He worked for Washington County for several years and was a member of their SERT Team
Walter was a member of the Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Lake George and sang in the choir there. He loved food and the outdoors and enjoyed kayaking and spending time in the Adirondacks. He and Astrid would often go for motorcycle rides and they loved spending time with their animals which included horses, pygmy goats, and of course their Great Danes. Most of all, he LOVED spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his father, Walter is predeceased by a brother-in-law, Bill Ace.
He is survived by his wife of almost 21 years, Astrid Bednarzik of Whitehall; his children, Robert Lascar (Shannon) of Oakland, NJ, Tammy Lascar (Katy Mills) of Toms River, NJ, Richie Lascar of Oakland, NJ, and Rachael Musial (Brynen Sosa) of Vernon, NJ; his grandchildren, Lorelai, Morrigan, and Ryder; his sisters and brother, Cindy Ace, Jeff Lascar (Reba), and Tiffany Marfoglia (Arnold); and many nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A service will follow at 6:15 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Caldwell Presbyterian Church, 71 Montcalm St, Lake George, NY 12845 for their Mission efforts or an animal shelter of your choosing.