Joseph Gaither Lanza

Born on March 2, 1955 in Jersey City, New Jersey
Departed in Satellite Beach, Florida on May 10, 2020

A Life Lived Well

Joseph Gaither Lanza left this world for the other on Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Satellite Beach, Florida. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Joanne Lanza and their two sons Joseph and Robert; grandchildren twins Robert and Rowan, and granddaughter Avril. His living siblings, sister Laura Lanza and brother Alphonse Lanza will miss him greatly as will his many other friends and relatives. He hold a special place in the hearts of many for his generous heart and friendly nature.

Joseph was born March 2, 1955 in Jersey City, New Jersey and spent his childhood and school years in Wallington, New Jersey with his loving parents Alphonse and Martha Lanza, and his siblings. He joined the US Navy in 1977 and during his service he trained to be an air conditioning technician. He worked in the air conditioning field for 40 years, a professional and honest businessman.

From 2016, Joe worked at Universal Studios Orlando, where he loved the work and the people. The quintessential family man, Joe was the protector of his loved ones. His strength of character was in his devotion to those he touched by his presence.

The family will be celebrating Joe’s well lived live with a memorial service on the beach later this summer.

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassioate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson