Laskow, Paul Joseph, 73, of Philadelphia died on June 24, 2022, following a massive heart attack suffered while rowing on his beloved Schuylkill River.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Margaret Meigs. Also surviving are his adoring children, Sarah Sheridan (Thomas), Nick Laskow, and Nellie Laskow (Kevin Melis), five grandchildren, brothers Mark Laskow (Lisa) and Jan Laskow (Claudia), sisters- and brothers-in-law Susan Meigs (Todd Vunderink), Barbara Hughes (Jim), Jim Meigs (Jenni Stern) and Bob Adams (Lisa, deceased), many nephews and nieces and four great-nieces. Paul’s parents Joe and Betty Laskow and his sister Lisa Adams predeceased him. 

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at Arch Street Meeting House, 4th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia at 11 am on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Donations in his name may be made to Philadelphia City Rowing Home at www.philadelphiacityrowing.org or the St. James School at www.stjamesphila.org.  Please be sure to check the Inquirer OBITUARIES in the coming days to read the story of Paul’s life.