Paul Lanzi

Paul was born on September 17, 1937 to Joseph and Carmelyn Lanzi who resided in the West End neighborhood of Birmingham. He was educated at Saint Paul's and Blessed Sacrament Elementary Schools, John Carroll Catholic High School and Saint Bernard College in Cullman, AL.

He also served with the United States Marine Corps Air Reserve. After a long career In sales, he retired from the power equipment industry as district sales manager for Outbound Marine/Lawn Boy Division and Tilton Power Equipment Company-

He married his childhood sweetheart Ann Clark Lanzi in 1959. Together they created a beautiful family with three daughters, and later three sons-in-law and twelve grandchildren.

He was a former parishioner of Saint Joseph's, and Saint Barnabas parishes and Our Lady of Sorrows parish at the time of his death. In addition to his strong love for his Catholic faith and his family, Paul loved cheering for the Auburn Tigers, playing cards and dominoes, fishing, going to the casinos, traveling with close family and having lunch with his ROMEO Club friends (Retired Old Men Eating Out) once a month.

Mr. Lanzi was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Carmelyn Lanzi, and his brother Charles Joseph Lanzi (Biddy). He is survived by his wife Ann Clark Lanzi, daughters Anna Bostany (Joseph), Patricia Moreno (Alvaro), and Jennifer Plourde (Greg). He was lovingly called "Popaul" by his twelve grandchildren Krista Bostany, Joey Bostany, Jessica Bostany, Andy Bostany, Dr. Paul Moreno (Alexa), Dr. Jon Moreno, Dr. Monica Moreno Totah (Jacob), Dr. Mariana Moreno (Lain), Cecilia Moreno, Michael Plourde, Nicholas Plourde, and Stephen Plourde. He is also survived by his brothers Joseph Eugene Lanzi II (Theresa), and Blaise Barry Lanzi (Carolyn).

He is remembered fondly as Uncle Paul, or "Mr. P" by many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. The Lanzi family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Vestavia Hills Fire Department, Station #2 for their kindness and support for Mr. Lanzi during his times of need.

A Rosary and visitation will be held on Thursday November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood.