I miss you Dad! I cannot believe you are gone 19 months already.

It's less than a few weeks away from Christmas day (14Dec2013) and you are not here with us to celebrate it and I feel such sorrow due to that.  

I know I have my very beautiful family to appreciate during the holidays. And I do appreciate them - as I know you'd agree if still here with us. 

But you not being here anymore leaves a HUGE hole in my heart that will not easily be re-filled. At least not in THIS life. You were the BEST Dad a guy could EVER want or have on this earth. I love you and I miss you soooooo much! 

Rest in Peace - my handsome father! You are truly missed by all of us. 

Your son, always and forever, 
Phil Lanza Sr. :'(

My Loving Husband: Words cannot express the emptness I feel. You took a part of me with you when you left.Our 56 years, has left my heart full of joy and some sorrow we share'd in them. They are what will keep me going until the Good Lord unit's us in his heavenly home he's prepared for us.  You were a blessing in my life, and the love you gave me was so precious living them. We were blessed to truly become one, and that remains into eterinity.  I love you!  Your loving wife, Marion

Marion, I just heard about Bob from Connie.  I am so sorry for your loss.  He is in a better place now.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony & Debbie Catafi

To our dearest Uncle Bob and Family:
Your sweet nature and devotion to our family will never be forgotten.  We pray for your family to stay strong and blessed.  And we know you and our pappa and mamma, Diane and our loved ones are watching over us here on Earth.
Love you always
Patty, Elliott, Melissa and family

I know you are having a blast with the family Uncle Bob!  Give Dad, Brent, and Grandma a big kiss for me and tell them I can't wait to see them again!  I love all of you!  Loya

Papi, I miss you a lot. A lot more than I thought I would. I was always closer to nani when we moved away. I'm sorry that I didn't make more of an effort to know you better and learn more about your past. I'm sorry that I didn't make more of an effort to be involved with the family and get to San Jose more to see you and Nani. I wish we had more opportunities to make more amazing memories. There wasn't a dance show you missed that I told you guys about. You both were my biggest supporters. I'm going to try to live my life differently because of you. I'm going to try to be a better person and more involved with the family. I love you always and forever, and I'll miss you for an eternity <3

For those that didn't make it - this is the last of the two poems I read at Dads memorial service on 20April2012. I really believe he's in heaven. And if anyone deserves to be, my Dad does! We miss you Dad. We miss your smile, being there any time we needed to talk, and for being such a great example of humility. You are/were the most humble man I know! I love you! 

Your son, 
Phil Lanza Sr. (& family) 
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"I love you Dad"

I love you Dad with all my heart
And hate that we should be apart
Our love is a bond that can't be broken
You may be gone, but never forgotten

I remember the day you went away
The pain in my heart is every beat
But I know that eventually, one day
We will, once again meet

The loss is something I can't describe
I'm really going to miss you
One day I'll be back by your side
So I can hug and kiss you

There are no words to tell you,
Just what I'm feeling inside
The shock, the hurt, the anger
One day, will gradually subside

Things will never again be the same
And though I'm hurting quite bad
I will smile whenever I hear your name
And be so proud to remember my Dad

Sleep well darling Dad, forever in my heart and my thoughts

With all our love Uncle Bob:)
Your kindness,patience and dedication to our family was an example for us all to live by.  .
Your Loving Niece and Family
Barbara, Damien and Danielle

OBITUARY

Robert Joseph Lanza

April 20, 1933 – April 16, 2012

Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel

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