On July 2nd, 2021 Terry C. Lasky died at his home in Chatham, NY, surrounded by family. He was born August 16th, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to Thelma Feld and Henry Lasky. He spent his early years in Brooklyn before moving to Manhattan as a teenager. He and his wife Patricia Blake Lasky moved to Chatham, NY in 1992 where they built a beautiful home with their children, Malcolm and Phoebe. Terry was a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, which led him to France as his application was initially denied. There he learned a love of food and French culture and made many life-long friends. Upon his return, when his application was revisited and granted, he performed his alternative service with the Legal Aid Society. There he learned the skills that made him a pioneer in the private investigations business, and he founded his own firm; T.C. Lasky Associates in 1976. The firm's legacy will be continued in the family's hands. He was a devoted lover of music and played guitar; he could often be found sitting quietly listening to his extensive jazz collection. Terry was a superb amateur chef who delighted in sharing meals over long conversations. Terry considered intellectual and political discussions to be a competitive sport which often made the dinner table a stimulating and hilarious arena. He was an avid billiard player and spent hours working on his game at home. He delighted in teaching anyone who asked and would invite all newbies to "bring your wallet," with a mischievous smile. Terry was a passionate tennis player, as well as being an ardent NY Rangers fan. He and his children rarely missed a game, whether at home or at the rink, always wearing their prized Rangers jerseys. Terry is survived by his wife, Patricia Lasky of Chatham, two children, Malcolm and Phoebe Lasky, and his cousins Gene Gordon (Ileana Bravo), Hope Murphy, many beloved nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and, of course, his beloved dog Rockford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice (donate.givetocommunityhospice.org) or Columba-Green Humane Society/SPCA (cghs.org/donate). Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.