Eugene Walters Lanzillotti

LANZILLOTTI, Eugene Walters, 71, of Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter R. and Lillian W. Lanzillotti; his brother, Leslie Lanzillotti; and sister, Gloria Kirmse of Pennsylvania; also his grandson, Andrew Ryan Lanzillotti of Fort Mill, S.C. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Linda McLellan Lanzillotti; three children, Sharon L. Cook, Robert E. and Scott M. Lanzillotti; five grandchildren, Brittney and Chase Cook, Sabrina Tucker and her husband, Michael, and Tony Lanzillotti, all of Fort Mill, S.C., and Brianna Lyn Lanzillotti; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Alyce Lanzillotti Saunders and her husband, Tom; four brothers, Richard L., Harry V. and his wife, Vanada, Thomas P., Dennis R. and his wife, Gracie; and one sister-in-law, Judith Ross Lanzillotti; his lifelong friend, Robert Gross; and many nieces and nephews. He was an outstanding person and was loved by all who knew him. He was happiest when his family was around. He loved cars and woodworking. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Dale Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.