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Matthew Lanza Obituary
Matthew James Lanza, 37, of Cromwell, died on September 10, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born in Hartford, he was the son of Robert J. Lanza and his wife, Renee of Baltimore Lake, NC and Nancy (Rioux) Lanza of Cromwell. Matt grew up in South Windsor, lived in Manchester and recently moved to Cromwell. He worked for Commercial Store Front Services, Inc. Matt was a big movie buff, had a large vinyl record collection, was an avid motorcycle rider and was always the life of the party. Along with his mother and father, Matt is survived by his sister, Teri Lanza and her husband, Devon Montoya of Chandler, AZ and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17th at 2:00 pm at the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main Street, Cromwell. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Cromwell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Matt's memory may be made to Connecticut Motorcycle Riders Association, P. O. Box 56, New Britain, CT 06050. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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Patricia and walter Sachonchik
September 8, 2019
So sorry for the loss of Matt he will always remain in our hearts and when we are all reunited we will again laugh and enjoy each others company
Joan Barnett
October 29, 2016
I lived across the street from Matt in Manchester, so sorry to hear of your loss, he was a great, friendly guy and I feel lucky to have known him.
JERRY SKOLNICK
September 25, 2016
BOB, NANCY AND TERI,
SUE AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MATTS PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. WE REMEMBER HIM AS A FINE YOUNG MAN AS OUR NEIGHBOR IN SOUTH WINDSOR. SO VERY SAD.
WITH OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES,
JERRY AND SUE SKOLNICK
Melanie Skolnick
September 24, 2016
Nancy, Bob and Teri,
Matt was a beautiful person and I'm sorry I missed the chance to say goodbye to him and hug all of you. It is impossible to put all that could be said about him into this tiny box. Anyone who knew him loved him. My thoughts are with you.
Melanie
Ross Fruen
September 21, 2016
Dear Lanza Family,
The Fruens will always remember our Quarry Brook Drive neighbor Matt as the boy with the twinkle in his eyes and the smile on his face. We are thinking of you at this time. Ross, Kristin, Amy, Kyle, Laura
JF
September 18, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joseph Cammaranon
September 17, 2016
Bob,Nancy,my sincere condolences of the passing of your son Matthew.I was sad to hear the news from Diane. Again, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Joe Cammarano
September 17, 2016
My sincere condolences to all of Matt's family. This was much too soon...
I've known Matt on and off again for over 20 years or so. Worked with him at A1 Glass and Commercial Storefront. I'm so sorry for this tragedy. No matter how rough my day was going, he always walked in from the field with a smile. And he always found a way to lighten everything up with a quick smile, joke, and a hello. He was just a great person to be around. Matt will be sorely missed. Agasin, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Mark Wujek
September 17, 2016
Bob, Nancy and Teri, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts reach out to you and our prayers will be with you. Sincerely, Rick and Elaine Hebbe
Cousin Barbara (Lanza) Collins
September 16, 2016
Bob, Nancy and family~I don't know how to express what I am feeling after hearing this terrible news. Matt was much too young to lose. I am so glad I ran into him a few months back. We talked a while and had such a nice conversation. He was always such a great kid, so down to earth with a personality and smile that was infectious. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
September 16, 2016
Nancy, Bob and Teri,
Words cannot express the deep sorrow that I feel for you at this time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Maureen Mahon
Matt Goodrow
September 16, 2016
This is Matt Goodrow and on behalf of the Goodrow family we just want to say Matt we love you God bless your family sad to see you go brother
Valerie
September 16, 2016
I met Matt through business and he became a very special person over the course of just a few short years. I'll miss his infectious smile, obscure sense of humor, and his caring loving heart. He will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. Love you Matt-
Chris and Lisa Perry
September 16, 2016
Nancy, So sorry for your loss of Matt. What a terrible tragedy. Please know that Lisa and I continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Tricia Waldie
September 16, 2016
Nancy i never met your son but Am very good friends with Michelle Broder as well as MANY of my friends i rode with and know from Red Dog. I am very sorry for your loss. Trish Waldie
Fran Guerrette
September 15, 2016
Dear Nancy and family - my heart aches for all of you during this difficult time. God bless you all and may the thoughts and prayers of friends and loved ones bring you comfort and peace
Elizabeth Mekarnom
September 15, 2016
Matthew, I remember like it was yesterday how your favorite movie at the age of 4 was The Never Ending story. You watched that over and over when we babysat for you one entire week. Your memory is just that, a never ending story. I will always keep you close in my heart, deep in my thoughts and often in my prayers. I love you Matt. Christmas Eve was never quite the same when you stopped coming. You were always the joy of those gatherings. We will all miss you so much. Love Aunt Liz
Bob, Nancy and Teri, so sorry for your loss, for our loss. There just are no words.
Stacy Gallicchio Murphy
September 15, 2016
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. Matt was one of the most charming and loving people I've ever known. He was such a talented and passionate person on so many levels. I will never forget all of our amazing time together. I feel lucky to have had so many. Teri's wedding weekend in Nola with Matt, Nancy, Devon, Terri and all of your friends was honestly one of the most intimate experiences of my life. I couldn't feel more blessed to have shared that with him and with all of you.The world will never be the same. I love you Matthew Lanza xoxo
Natalie Ficaro
September 15, 2016
Your beautiful smile, charm, compassion, heart, love and life will still live on in all of our memories. You will always be a part of me and I am glad to have loved you and shared my life with you. Rest in peace darlin', til we meet again. xoxo
Nancy and family, my deepest condolences to you. My heart breaks for you all.
joy&tom doyle
September 15, 2016
Nancy & Bob We are so sorry for your loss such a young life, you are in our thoughts.
Janet Jarm Corey
September 15, 2016
I will forever remember a young handsome boy who I wanted to take to Hollywood, so we could both get rich! Your personality and charm belonged on the big screen. Glad to have shared even a small moment of your precious life. God Bless your Mom and family. My thoughts are with them now.
With sorrow for the loss of Matthew.
Janet Jarm Corey
Linda Lamb
September 15, 2016
My dear nephew, not only a cousin, but brother, confidant, protector of my children, Stephanie and Victor Jarm. You were the crackup and life of the party. Always with that mischief in your smile. You are gone in body but, your spirit is enveloped deep in all our souls. Your light beam will glow forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Matthew.
Love Auntie Linda
Sheri Derocle
September 15, 2016
Nancy, my sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of Matt. May you find comfort in your loving memories of him and the support of your many friends. God Bless you all and may Matt Rest in Sweet Heavenly Peace..
Richard & Donna
September 15, 2016
Nancy so very sorry for loss. Matt will be be missed by all May God Bless and hold Matt close to his heart love Richard and Donna
Jackie Rossitto
September 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this trying time. God rest his sole.
Josephine Scott
September 15, 2016
Bobby,Nancy.Teri and family
I am so sorry for your loss.
Patricia & Walter Sachonchik
September 15, 2016
Bobby,Nancy,Teri and family
Words are not enough to express our feelings for your loss. May God help you get through this difficult time in your lives.
Kathleen Sousa
September 15, 2016
To Matt's family: Bob, it has been so many years since I've seen you but my prayers and sympathy are with you at this awful time. So mny memories of our young days came back to me when I saw this. May all your memories give you peace and happiness for all the years he was here. May he rest in peace.
Kathleen(Massa)Sousa
Mary Richardson
September 15, 2016
My sincere condolences to you all for your loss. Nancy no words can express what is actually felt again I am so sorry!
September 15, 2016
Rest peacefully Matt. Hugs to your mama! Only the good die young!!!
Marie McNeill and family
September 15, 2016
To the Lanza Family
My Deepest Sympathy for your loss
Allison Laumanis
September 15, 2016
Rest in peace my friend you were one of the first friends I made in middle school when I moved to ct you were always so sweet and happy I will always remember your smile and how it lit up a room
Jaime Procaccini
September 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies
Valerie Roberts
September 14, 2016
Sean, Jeff and I are all going to miss Matt and his big smile. Sean went to school with Matt and they all were good friends since first grade. I was their Cub Scout Den Leader and Matt felt like another son. My heartfelt condolences to Matt's family. Valerie Roberts
Dotti Hajek
September 14, 2016
With a heavy heart, I am writing this to honor Matt. He grew up in our neighborhood, played with my daughters, ate lunch at our house many times. He was always so sweet and friendly. I still picture him as this little boy. Several summers ago he was working an outside job at the elementary school where I worked and recognized me when he came in. I had not seen him since he was in school so at first I did not recognize him back, but his smile and blue eyes shined through. We hugged and shared some past stories and had a few laughs. It was so nice to see him and have that last memory. Rest in peace, Matt.
Dotti Hajek
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