Obituary of Laura J. Muscato

Laura Jane Van Cleve Muscato of Lockport, NY passed away on Monday October 31, 2016 in Briody Health Care Facility. Born on November 12, 1925 in Eldorado, IL she was the daughter of Thomas E. and Edna Simpson Van Cleve. Laura graduated Eldorado High School which was founded and named after her grandfather. Her great grandfather was published in “Believe It Or Not” at the age of 16 teaching Latin at Ohio University. Laura moved to Cairo, IL with her parents. She attended college in St. Louis obtaining a degree in lab and x-ray technology. It was in St. Louis that she met her husband of 45 years, Dr. George H. Muscato, Jr. She moved to Lockport in 1947 and worked at Lockport Hospital and part time in her husband’s medical practice while raising her 4 children. In later years, she worked for Drs. Daly and Kirol and retired at age 70. Laura was an accomplished pianist and organist and played the organ at her church as a young adult. She loved cooking, canning and china painting with her dear friends. She enjoyed big game hunting throughout the western United States and was an excellent marksmen. Her two close companions were her poodles, Chloe and Toby. Laura was a member of her cherished Mother’s club for over 60 years. She volunteered in her church, Emmanuel United Methodist for many years. Laura is remembered for her kindness, sense of humor and generosity. Laura is survived by her children, George VC (Julie) Muscato, Thomas V.(Debbie) Muscato, Dr. Nancy J. Muscato, Robert P. (Kathy) Muscato; her grandchildren, Alexis K. Agnello, Kenton VC Muscato, Alexander Schimert, Miles Schimert, Heather Kraman, Dr. Jennifer Muscato, Laura Diss, Matthew Diss and Jonathan Muscato; 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday November 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave., Lockport. Memorials may made to Briody Health Care Facility, LJC Memorial Scholarship Fund or Eastern Niagara Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.