Lee-Ann "Klasner" Lanzillo

Mrs. Lee-Ann (Klasner) Lanzillo, age 41, died on Wednesday, August 27th at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was the wife of James J. Lanzillo, Jr. with whom she shared 17 years of marriage.

Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Malden, Lee-Ann was the daughter of Robert "Bud" and Ida-Mae (Day) Klasner of Epping, NH. A longtime resident of Saugus, she was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 2001, where she played field hockey, and of Westfield State Class, of 2005. She worked as an IT Analyst with Standard Fishing Systems for seven years.

Lee-Ann was unapologetically herself. From proudly calling herself a geek to her quirky love of pickles, she embraced life with honesty, humor, and joy. She was deeply loved for her authenticity and her ability to make everyone around her feel welcome and valued. Above all, her greatest joy was being a mother to her daughter, Riley. Her love and devotion to Riley were at the center of everything she did, and her memory will live on most profoundly through her.

Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Lanzillo is survived by her daughter, Riley Lanzillo of Saugus; her sister, Kim Shane and her husband Bob of Somerville; and her in-laws, James and Connie Lanzillo of Saugus. She is also lovingly remembered by one niece and two nephews, along with many extended family members and friends who will forever hold her close in their hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lee-Ann's memory may be made to a GoFundMe page established to support Riley's future: https://gofund.me/dd554ad4.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m.