Obituary of William Michael Lanza

Bill Lanza always said and believed the greatest achievement in life is the happiness of your family. He made every dream his wife ever had come true. He brought her happiness and love everyday of their lives. He raised a daughter who he grew up learning from his love and now loves the way he did with the same abundance of generosity and search for excellence in everything she does. His career included owning two steel companies, laundromats, shopping centers and founding of a bank but most importantly enjoying the Friendship of all his associates. His happiest memories were when he was a member of The New York Zoological Society, Tiro A Segno and White Beeches Country Club. Survived by his beloved wife Linda (nee: Johnson), his devoted daughter Antoinette Lanza, his dear sister and brother Karen and Dean Lanza, Step-Daughter Louise Baker, Granddaughter Tina Baker and Grandson Dennis Baker, Great Grandchildren Sofie and Connor Baker. He was pre-deceased by his parents Joseph and Karen Lanza. Funeral Mass on Thursday July 23rd at the Historic Madonna Church 2070 Hoeflys Lane Ft. Lee, NJ at 11 am. Memorial Service at the Watermark 8100 River Road, North Bergen, NJ 07047 Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. "You may ask, where is the man whose hands can encompass what his heart can only guess" It was Bill Lanza and thank God he was ours.