Andrew F Lanza

Andrew F. Lanza Jr., 92, died November 1, 2023 in Staten Island, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Andrew was born in Brooklyn, NY to Andrea and Madalena Lanza. Andrew was a veteran of the Marine Corps, earning the rank of sergeant and serving in the Korean War from 1952-1953. Andrew was immensely proud of his service and was the full embodiment of a Marine for life; actively involved as a member of the Staten Island Marine Corps League and Korean War Veterans of Staten Island. Upon his return from the Korean War, Andrew married Angela (Meloro) Lanza, with whom he spent 69 incredible years building what Andrew loved most, his family. Andrew and Angela shared a love for traveling the world together. He was a gifted athlete growing up, playing basketball & baseball. His love for athletics and competition was instilled in his children & grandchildren and he enjoyed attending their basketball, baseball and softball games regularly, especially in his later years. While competitive, Andrew was extremely gentle and a devout follower of Christ. He was an active parishioner and shared his faith with many. God, family & country were the foundation of his life and in which he carried himself. Andrew was a hairstylist and co-owner of The House of Fashion Blondes and 5th Avenue Wine & Liquor in Brooklyn, NY, where he worked for over 60 years. He then retired with his wife to Deerfield Beach, FL. Spending time between there and his home in Staten Island, Andrew would often be found sharing home cooked meals with his family, watching the Yankees, tending to his fig tree & vegetable garden, and never far from all things chocolate! He maintained his competitive spirit by becoming an avid golfer and never shying away from a game of bocce. Andrew is survived by his wife Angela, four sons and one daughter: Andrew Lanza, Michael Lanza (Ellen), Mary Ellen Chipak (Robert), Peter Lanza (Kelly), and John Lanza (Erin); 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Peter & sister Anna and preceded in death by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. . The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, November 6, 2023, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:45 a.m at St Clare Church 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island NY 10308 on Tuesday November 7, 2023 at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. located at 28 Eltingville Blvd Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY.

Andrew F Lanza

January 20, 1931 - November 1, 2023