Photo courtesy of DOHERTY FUNERAL SERVICE
Somerville, Massachusetts
Lanza, Michael J. Jr. ?Irish?--51, Of Wakefield, formerly of Peabody where he was raised, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2015.
Michael was the beloved son of Michael J. Lanza, Sr., his wife Maureen (Doody) of The Villages, FL, and the late Mary (Bonia). He was the loving brother of John O?Toole and his wife Cheryl of Haverhill, Patrick Lanza and his wife Christine of Stoneham, James M. Lanza of Somerville, and Matthew T. Lanza of CA. Michael was also the dear uncle of 4 nieces and nephews and is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.
Calling Hours will be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq) in Somerville on Sunday, January 11, 2015, from 1-5 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. A Funeral Mass will take place Monday morning, January 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Adelaide Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody.
Michael was a veteran of the US Army, Grenada.
Mike was a friend of mine. I came across these pictures today 04-28-2025. They were taken around 2004. I had no idea he had passed on. My condolences to his family.
Steven Morris
April 28, 2025 | Friend
Irish: You were one of my best friends. You will be missed. See you when I get there my friend.
Sean Murphy
November 22, 2021
Mike, you were by all means the best man and friend anyone could have ever met! You taught me so much and I will never be able to repay you!
Rest in peace
Michael O'Brien
September 25, 2016 | Silver Spring, MD
IRISH YOU WERE A VERY HAPPY AND FUN LOVING NEPHEW. WE WILL SURELY MISS YOU. GOD BE WITH YOU LOVE AUNT MARGE SPALLONE.
January 20, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Carignan
January 13, 2015 | Dracut, MA
We have irretrievably lost a spark of light from our world. He was the dearest and most loyal friend you could ask for.I will miss his wonderful sense of humor and his laugh! My condolences to the family. I hope one day you will be comforted by the knowledge of how much Mike was loved.
Lori Lindstrom
January 09, 2015 | Clearwater, FL
You were taken much to soon. Still so much of life to live.I am lost without you.No one will ever know how much love we have for each other, I Love you and will miss you always.I will always remember the good time's we shared and the many hours we spent laughing and cuddling.May you find peace in the eternal sunshine.
Amanda Drehle
January 09, 2015 | Dracut, MA
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of our Longtime Dear Neighbor and Close Friend, Michael Lanza. You will always be in our hearts...Gone but never will be forgotten. Your memory is eternal and will stay with us forever. R.I.P. Mike
With deepest sympathy,
Lisa, Tara, Brandon Dion & Brooke Blanchette
January 09, 2015 | Haverhill, MA
My heart is broken. He was and always will be a great friend!
Someone who could always make you smile. And always there when you needed him.
My deepest sympathy to family of such a stand up guy.
Donna Bonaccorsi
January 09, 2015 | Medford, MA
