Age 99. Beloved husband of the late Velma Bilpo-Lasko (nee Mervak) for 25 years. Loving father of Lillian Riessen, Edward M. Lasko, Carole (the late Frank) Couture, Janice (Richard) Siorek, Gail (the late Thomas) Boutorwick and the late Francis "Frank" Bilpo. Cherished grandfather of 17. Also survived by many great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass Friday 10:30 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, Livonia, MI 48152. Officiant Rev. Fr. James McNulty, Pastor.

Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. (Rosary 7 p.m.) at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076.