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Joseph Lanza Obituary
age 90, most recently residing in Marietta, Ga. and formerly of Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016. Born in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 29, 1925, he was the son of the late James and Angela (Coco) Lanza. After honorably serving his country in the United States Army 83rd Infantry Division during WWII, he spent his professional career as a jeweler at the Miracle Lane Plaza, where he owned and operated Lanza Jewelers for 32 years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed wine-making, playing cards, and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Julia (Sandy) Lanza, and his siblings Tony (Ruth) Lanza and Dutch (Maria) Lanza. He is survived by his sister Connie (Don) Wooldridge, and his two sons, Jim (Kelli) Lanza of Marietta, Georgia and Father Steven Lanza of Winnetka, Illinois, and his wonderful granddaughters, Julia and Olivia Lanza.
Father Lanza will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover on Thursday, July 7, 2016 beginning at 12:00 Noon with visitation one hour prior in the church. Entombment will follow alongside his wife in Dover Burial Park's Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Joe by visiting the funeral home website at www.GeibCares.com.
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Nic Borojevich
July 6, 2016
Jim and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Your mom and dad were great people. They always treated me like their own. Many wonderful times spent at UCC.
God Bless and Comfort you,
JW
July 5, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss. May Almighty God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) with heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
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