Lawrence Dennis Wasko, 87, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in the comfort of his home.
Born in Yonkers, New York, Larry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ann (Dowd) Wasko; children, Mark Macatee (William) and Maura Beard (Kevin); grandchildren, Devon, Riley, Alexandra (Josh) and Alena; great-granddaughter, Wyatt; as well as many wonderful nieces, nephews and close friends.
Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, then earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1958 from Harpur College and Juris Doctor in 1963 from Georgetown University. He began his professional career with the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington, D.C., before moving into private law practice in 1964. For nearly 50 years, Larry provided expert legal counsel in international trade and aviation for clients around the world. He served as an adjunct professor in International Business Diplomacy and as a committee member of the Landegger Program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
Larry also served on the board of trustees for the National Hospital for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, and was a member of the board of directors for Virginia National Bank and First Commonwealth Bank. A talented artist who loved to draw and paint, he had recent showings at This Century Art Gallery in Williamsburg and the Waterford Fair in Waterford.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra.
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