Wilhelmine Lanza Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 17, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Wilhelmine Lanza of Leominster, Massachusetts. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wilhelmine Lanza to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Wilhelmine find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Reinstadler and Ottilie Reinstadler (Kastel); her husband Robert J. Lanza; her daughter Mary Lanza; and her grandson David Gentile of Pennsylvania.
She is survived by: her children, Harold Lanza of Fountain City, Angela Paulekas of Suffield and Christine Poirier of Florida; her sister-in-law Patricia Lanza of Fitchburg; and her nephew Robert Cruz of Leominster. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Wright-Roy Funeral Home, Inc. (109 West St, Leominster, MA 01453). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Anna's Church (199 Lancaster St, Leominster, MA 01453). A committal service will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery (1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001).
