Leona Lanz DeCARLI

DeCARLI, Leona Lanz

Leona Lanz DeCarli, 95, died peacefully at her home in Chester on May 26, 2013. Born in Rockville on October 7, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Bertha Lanz. Leona was the loving wife of the late Peter J. DeCarli to whom she was married for 68 years. In 1948, Leona and Peter moved to Middletown with their three sons, and a daughter later joined their family. In 1960, Leona opened Lee's Yarn Shop in Middletown and enjoyed many years of happiness and success in her business. In the 1970's she and Peter moved to Chester where she worked at C.J. Bates Co for several years and later at the Deep River Lace Co. They both retired in 1990. Lee was an avid bowler and performed as a line dancer. She was also a member of the Deep River seniors club, and a much loved member of the First Congregational Church of Deep River. Surviving are her children: Dennis DeCarli and his wife Patricia, Wayne DeCarli, Douglas DeCarli and his wife Bonnie and Holly DeCarli. She also leaves eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition, she leaves four sisters Eloise Webb, Florence Kloter Charlotte Limburger and her husband Walter and Alma Luginbuhl and her husband Edward; two brothers, Howard Lanz and his wife Nancy and Richard Lanz and his wife Amber. Leona was very proud of her Swiss heritage and maintained a close bond with her siblings. She was predeceased by a brother Elmer and a sister Delphine.
There will be a memorial service at the First Congregational Church of Deep River on June 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Ellington Center Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Leona's name may be made to Middlesex Hospice and Palliative Care 28 Cresent ST. Middletown Ct or the First Congregational Church of Deep River 1 Church St, Deep River, CT.