Alexander A. Laska, 88, of Ellington, beloved husband of the late Julia (Devlin) Laska, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013. He was born October 12, 1925 in Ellington, son of the late Francis and Martha (Suchecki) Laska. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children Michael Laska and his wife Patricia of Stafford Springs, Karen Mathews and her husband David, Mark Laska and his wife Cynthia, and Sandra Laska all of Ellington. He also leaves his grandchildren Christopher Mathews and his wife Lorin, Joshua Mathews, Erin Laska, Alexander Laska, Jacqueline Reed, and Myranda Laska and his great granddaughter Jordan Mathews. Relatives and friends may join the family on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 11 AM - 12PM at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT 06066. A Funeral Home Service will follow at 12PM. Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Vernon. For online condolences, please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com