Edward "Butch" Lalik Jr., 80, of Fair Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2023, at his home. He was born in Oswego, the son of the late Edward Lalik and Evelyn Forscutt Lalik. Butch graduated from Red Creek Central Schools, attended Auburn Community College, and enlisted in the Army. He retired from Xerox, and the United States Postal Service. He loved to fish, hunt, and was an avid sports fan of all his grandkids, and SUNY Oswego Lakers Hockey, he was also a member of the Hannibal American Legion.

He is predeceased by his brother, John Lalik.

Survived by his wife, Nancy VanEmmerik Lalik, sons, Dr. Edward "Butch" (Laura) Lalik of Wisconsin, and Brian (Samantha) Lalik of Manlius, brother, William (Rosary) Lalik of Massachusetts, sisters, Diane (Mike) Roden of Fair Haven, Millie Stevens of Fair Haven, and sister-in-law, Jackie Lalik of Fair Haven, grandchildren, Luke McEwen, Jack Lalik, Andrew Lalik, Allison Lalik, and Alex Lalik, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Saturday, May 27, 3:00-5:00 with a memorial service at 5:00, followed by military honors at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. For those wishing to make contributions in Butch's name they may do so to the Fair Haven Fire Department, 14447 Fair Haven Road, Sterling, NY 13156.  www.catoredcreek.com