Charles J. Lackovich III

Charles “Chuck” J. Lackovich III, 80, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Carole A. (Fink) Lackovich for 58 blessed years.

Charles was born on January 30, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles J. Lackovich II and Matilda (Muscia) Lackovich. He lived in Pennsylvania for many years before moving to Connecticut where he resided in Southington for the last 30 years. Chuck was a longtime parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church in Plantsville. He worked at Sherwin-Williams and retired as a senior auditor after 41 years of service. Chuck had a lifelong passion for trains and classic cars, and an equally deep love of music that he passed on to all of his children. He also loved traveling, history, spending time in the mountains, and taking scenic drives with Carole in their Chrysler LeBaron convertible.

Chuck is survived by three sons and one daughter; Michael Lackovich of IL, Gary Lackovich of NJ, Anthony Lackovich of CT, and Laurie Lackovich Meyers of PA, as well as four grandchildren; Cathryn, Jonathan and Allison Lackovich, and Alexis Meyers; and two great-grandchildren, Jaden and Savannah. He is also survived by one sister, Charlotte Leonard of Allentown, PA, one brother, Joseph Lackovich of Plantsville, CT, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Chuck's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org/).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.