Ricky Donald Lasky, 59, of Lexington Park, MD, died on May 14, 2011, in Solomons Island, MD. He was born April 9, 1952 to Donald Eugene Lasky and the late Peggy Moore Lasky.

He was raised in Hyattsville, Maryland and attended Ardmore Enterprises Day Program. He was employed through Ardmore for many years, working in a variety of positions. In 2006, he moved to St. Mary's county and was employed by the Holiday Inn of Solomons.

Ricky loved going to the movies and especially loved action movies and westerns featuring John Wayne. He was an avid Elvis fan, and could do an amazing Elvis imitation. He also loved wrestling, dancing and dining out. In more recent years, Ricky participated in the Special Olympics program, where he won medals in bowling, track and basketball. Ricky was known for his sense of humor, but his most distinguishing traits were his friendly personality and loving nature.

Survivors include his father Donald Eugene Lasky of Ocala, FL, brother Robin E. Lasky Sr. and his wife Nancy Kreitzer of Huntingtown, MD, brother Brian Lasky of Philadelphia PA, cousin Becky Begeley, nephews and nieces Robin E. Lasky, Jr., Jessica Lasky-Harris, Lauren Hunt, Kelsey Lasky, grandnieces and grandnephews Amanda WIlkerson, Kaitlin Lasky, Ja Von Harris, Aiyana Harris and Natalie Hunt and former sister-in-law Patricia Anne Matheson.

Ricky was predeceased by his mother, Peggy Moore Lasky.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 470 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of the mass at the church. Interment will follow in the Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

Memorial contributions can be made to Special Olympics of St. Mary's, 25926 Whiskey Creek Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.