Erwin Lackner

He was born on May 12, 1941 in Laibach, Yugoslavia, the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Mantel) Lackner. After WW II, Erwin and his family moved to America and settled in Queens, NY. He has shared many stories of his childhood experiences with his grandchildren.

Soon after marrying Linda, they moved to Long Island to raise their three daughters. Erwin commuted to Quorum Industries in Manhattan for twenty years. He later worked for Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison, from which he retired.

Erwin and Linda moved to Connecticut and have been living in Southington for the past twenty years. He was a parishioner of St. Dominic Church. Erwin enjoyed spending time outdoors in nature: hiking, sailing, and being near the ocean. He traveled to many European countries, as well as, visited many states as far west as Hawaii and Alaska. He was a loving husband, caring father, and an adoring Opa. He loved taking his grandchildren to miniature golf and duckpin bowling, always ending with a stop for ice cream. He looked forward to going apple and pumpkin picking, beach vacations, and celebrating every family event. He truly cherished the time he spent with his family.

In addition to his wife, he leaves three daughters, Donna Robayo and husband Alex of Wyckoff, NJ; Doreen Murray of Plantsville and Michelle Briglia and husband Jason of Wallingford; eight grandchildren, Brandon and Stephen Murray; Alexandra, Juliana and Gabriella Robayo; Lauren, Anthony and Nicholas Briglia; a brother Joseph Lackner of Georgia and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a two sisters, Erna Lackner and Edith Jurkowitsch.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington on Saturday December 19th, at 10:00 am, with COVID restrictions. Burial at St. Thomas Cemetery will be private. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Bread for Life, P.O. Box 925, Southington, CT 06489. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com