Sally Lanza

1929 - 2022

Sally (Miller) Lanza, 93, of Southington passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Lanza. Born January 13, 1929 in Waterbury, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mae (Costigan) Miller. She is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Masi of Glastonbury, Noreen Lanza of Mickleton, NJ and children, Jody and Justin, and Meg Ackerly and husband Mark of Hollis, NH and children, Jill, Erin, and Thomas. She also leaves a sister, Jacqueline Wheeler, of FL and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Kenneth Jay Lanza. A graduate of Waterbury High School and the University of Connecticut, Sally was a local nursery school instructor and a physical education teacher for many years in the Southington school system. Together she and her husband operated Thimbleberry Swim Club where she taught many children to swim. She will be remembered for her love of family, gardening, and horses. The funeral will be held on Friday, April 1st at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd, Southington. The funeral procession will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial will be private at Middlebury Cemetery, Middlebury. Calling hours will be Thursday from 3-6 p.m. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com