Donna Marie Lanza 59, of Haverhill MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18. She was the loving mother of Daniel R. Cusolito of Boston, and Jason M. Cusolito of Somerville.
Donna was born in Haverhill, MA on July 4, 1963 and was the daughter of the late Delfo L. Lanza and the late Ann C. (Moriarty) Lanza. She was raised and educated in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School with the class of 1981.
Donna was a long time resident of Plaistow, NH. Donna loved working with children, as well as providing care to those with special needs and disabilities. Donna was employed by Hampstead Central School in Hampstead, NH where she worked in a classroom with children of all different backgrounds. Donna eventually went on to receive her Licensed Nursing Assistant certification in 2013, and worked in various nursing facilities and in home care services, providing comfort and care to patients of all demographics.
Donna had a kind heart and tough spirit, and was loved deeply by all who knew her.
In addition to her children, she is survived by her brothers James Lanza, and his wife Debra, of Danville NH, Donald Lanza and his wife Susan of Hampstead, NH, and Michael Lanza and his wife Kammy of Haverhill, MA.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, January 21 from 10:00AM until 12:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will follow at 12:00PM in the funeral home. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Milton Taylor says
January 20, 2023 at 1:10 pmTo the Lanza Family,
My sincerest condolences to all of you.
From the old neighborhood.
Rita Cusolito says
January 20, 2023 at 6:37 pmSincere Condolences to the Lanza Family as well as Danny and Jason Cusolito. She gave me two beautiful grandsons.
Yvonne Leger says
January 20, 2023 at 7:07 pmSincere condolences to the Lanza family and to Danny & Jason her sons and my nephews .
Jimmy O'Keefe says
January 22, 2023 at 12:35 amTo Jim, Donald and Michael. So sorry to hear about your sister. She sounded like a wonderful person who cared about all people (young and old). I have fond memories of your mother and all of you guys at the big M (Malden Mills)——–so long ago! But like yesterday! Hope you always remember the great times with your sister and see her in your nephews Danny and Jason. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Diane DeLollis says
January 23, 2023 at 5:48 pmI am so sorry to hear about Donna’s passing, she was so young. I worked with her many years ago at Compugraphic/AGFA. I’ve thought about her many times over the years, she was such a good person and I enjoyed working with her. I am so sorry for your loss.