Joseph Lanza

Mr Lanza was the one good violin teacher I ever had. I also played in the Central High Orchestra with "Joey" his son. I then moved far away, got busy with graduate school and business and regret not having come back to Philly and thank Mr Lanza for having had me as his student as a young person. Hello to Joey.

Joe was a warm-hearted man who still puts a smile in our hearts in remembering him

Dear Roz and Lou,

Through the POA grapevine I heard of Joe's sudden passing. I am truly saddened by this news. Although I haven't officially been with the Orchestra for almost a year, I still feel as if the musicians are "family." To me Joe was the quintessential Philadelphia Orchestra musician. He was also a charmer and always fun to chat with backstage! I had been looking forward to seeing him this summer during the tour, but instead will enjoy memories of his "Che bella figlia!"...

Dear Roz and Family:
In my humble opinion, Joe was one of the two most talented musicians in The Philadelphia Orchestra during the 32 years I played with him since I joined the Orchestra in 1962. I met him first at Tanglewood in 1951, and spotted him not only as a competetive colleague to be reckoned with, but also as an inspiration to be emulated. In spite of his connection with his famous cousins, he achieved his dream on his own, and well deserved the place in history which he now...

Dear Roz and Family:
Joe was like a brother to us and we mourn his passing with you.
We have so many wonderful memories of tiime spent with you in Saratoga.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Roz, Joey and Maria,

David and I are so sorry to learn of Joe's death. We shall miss his loving friendship and his passion for music.

To the Lanza Family:
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Joseph Lanza. Last year, I went on a school trip with my daughter to the Kimmel Center, to hear the orchestra and to see Music From the Inside Out. My favorite part of the film was the story about the Lanza brothers, when they talked about their father and when they visited their old house. I could have stayed at the Kimmel all day, listening to their stories and hearing them play.
I hope at this sad time, you can...

Dearest Roz and Family: My very deepest and loving sympathy to you on such an unexpected and sad loss. Personally to me, truly, to the world. Joe will be missed terribly. Both of you dear friends since childhood. With all my love and fondest memories, Margie

Please accept my deepest sympathies.