Santo Lanza

Santo Lanza obituary

Santo Lanza

Santo Lanza Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Synowiecki Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 10, 2025.

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We are sad to announce the passing of Santo Lanza of Carteret New Jersey, on October 9th, 2025 at the age of 95. Born 11/02/1929 in Cetraro,Italy he is survived by his wife Lucia, his son Louis and wife Diane, his son Raymond and wife Lisa. His grandchildren Victoria Kennedy and her husband James, Louis, Raymond and Anthony. And his great-granddaughter Vivian Kennedy.

A proud Army Veteran of the Korean War and founding member of the San Benedetto Society in Elizabeth, New Jersey he was a great source of strength and love for his family and will be deeply missed. Santo's relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on October 12, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Synowicki Funeral Home on 56 Carteret Ave, Carteret, New Jersey. A prayer service will be held at the same time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital.

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Synowiecki Funeral Home, Inc.

56 Carteret Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008

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