Richard A. Lanza

Funeral information

Home: Hammonton, NJ Place of Birth: Elwood, NJ
Date of Death: January 30, 2010 Birthdate: April 21, 1940
Age: 69

Service information: Friday, February 05, 2010 11:30 AM St. Martin De Porres Church, Hammonton, NJ

Visitation: Thursday, February 04, 2010 07:00pm-09:00pm at Marinella Funeral Home, Inc., Hammonton, NJ; Friday, February 05, 2010 10:00am - 11:00am at Marinella Funeral Home, Inc., Hammonton, NJ

Interment: Greenmount Cemetery, Hammonton, NJ

Biography

Richard A. Lanza age 69 of Hammonton, passed away January 30, 2010 in Hollywood Fla. Born in Elwood, he was a Hammonton resident. Richard was a retired civil engineer for the State of New Jersey. He is the owner of Lanza's Blueberry Hill in Cologne, NJ and also the owner and broker for Lanza's Blueberries LLC since 1960. Richard is predeceased by his parents Vincent and Amelia, brother Vincent ,his sister Angela Sparacino and his brother in law Anthony Chappine. He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Heller), three children Richard (Lynne), Lori Lanza and Amy Lanza. Loving grandfather of Aspen, Sommer, Camryn, Nicole and Richard Vincenzo. One sister Lillian Chappine ,brother in law Vincent Sparacino and also many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday evening 7:00-9:00pm and Friday morning 10:00-11:00am at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11:30am at St. Martin de Porres Church 129 Park Ave. Hammonton, NJ 08037. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. In memory of Richard donations may be made to St. Martin de Porres Church. ( www.marinellafuneralhome.com)


Gallo Family February 2, 2010
Our sincere sympathies are with you at this most difficult time. Your husband and dad will forever live in your hearts and memories. His legacy "his wonderful family". Frank, Joanne & Blake

Lisa Damiano February 4, 2010
Theresa, I am so sorry to hear of Richards passing. I knew the last couple times you came in to Sackos he was having a hard time. I will always remember him .Sometimes when we chatted he'd have a twinkle in his eyes and a warm smile and I knew he was a special person. He will always remain a fond memory in my heart. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Lisa

Dan Walters February 5, 2010
I will always remember Richard as a leader in our Class of '58. He and I shared a common bond; we both came from Mullica Township--he from Elwood, and I from Nesco. He was a talented athlete and a very fine student. I am saddened by his passing and extend my sincerest condolences to his wife, children, and family.

Angela Grillo February 6, 2010
When my cousin Richard was born, my uncle Vincent, his father , called him " The Lion Hearted" but Richard instead had a heart of gold, and the temperament of a lamb and the grace of a monarch. He was loved and will be well remembered. My sympathy to his family for his loss.