Obituary of Jerry Lanza

Jerry Lanza, age 55, of Hampton, NJ died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at home. Mr. Lanza was born January 17, 1956 in Newark. He was the son of the late Gerardo and Barbara (Horbach) Lanza. He lived in Warren, NJ and Clinton, NJ for many years before moving to Hampton, NJ 6 years ago. He was a Nursing Home Administrator employed by Berkeley Hall in Berkeley Heights., NJ for many years. Jerry was a musician and an avid guitar player He is survived by his devoted daughter, Elizabeth Lanza of Lebanon, NJ; his mother, Barbara (nee Horbach) Lanza, his sister, Ann Carlson of Bridgewater, NJ and two brothers: Paul Lanza of Florham Park, NJ & Robert Lanza of Virginia. He was predeceased by his wife, Laura Elmi-Lanza in 2002. A Memorial Gathering will take place Sunday, July 17th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home, 1761 Route 31, Clinton, NJ. The Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004.