Lorraine Marie Sordillo-Gandy, age 61, of Dewitt, Michigan passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Lorraine was born November 5, 1959, in Winchester, Massachusetts, the daughter Howard and Jacquelyn Neill. Lorraine was raised in Malden, Massachusetts and settled in Dewitt, Michigan. She was an Endowed Professor of Veterinary Immunology, the past twenty years at Michigan State University. She was called upon by schools throughout the world to share her expertise.
Lorraine loved all animals, especially dogs. She was an avid fly fisherman and golfer. In recent years she took up painting and became an accomplished artist.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jeff Gandy; daughter, Candice Gandy; mother, Jacquelyn Neill; sister, Janice Neill; brothers, John, Michael, and Jim (Joanne) Sordillo; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Neill.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Chapel. The family receive friends from 10:00am until the time of service. The service will be livestreamed at www.grlansing.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Sparrow Home Health and Hospice.
