Joann Abbatello-Lanier Obituary
In loving memory of Joann Abbatello-Lanier (Sarasota, Florida), who departed this world on February 5, 2025 at the age of 75. Joann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Abbatello-Lanier to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Frank Gerbasi and Frances Conetta; her brother Bill Johnson; her husband Robert Lanier; her sons, James "Bear" (Ashley Cassidy), Craig "String Bean" (Marybeth Abbatello) and Michael "Cheeks" Abbatello (Brian Cafasso); her grandsons, Sebastian, Evan and Oliver Abbatello; and her aunt Louise. She was also cherished by cousins, extended family, and friends.
In lieu of flowers and to support Jody's love for Siesta Key, you may choose to make a donation to the Siesta Key Environmental Defense Fund, established to educate and advocate for the protection and preservation of the environmentally sensitive structures and areas of Siesta Key: https://skedf.org.
