Elizabeth Lanza Reilly, born in Newark, New Jersey on July 16, 1919 passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Ms. Reilly resided in Plantation, Florida for 38 years before moving to Central Florida and was a member and past president of Delta Kappa Gamma and a current member of the Florida Retired Educators.
Ms. Reilly was an officer in the Women's Army Corps and a teacher and principal in Broward County holding a BA from Indiana University and an MA from Florida Atlantic University.
Elizabeth Reilly was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Reilly, devoted mother to Timothy Reilly, daughter of the late Pasquale & Anna Lanza, and sister of Dominick Lanza.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am on Monday, December 9, 2013 at All Souls Catholic Church, 3280 W. 1st Street, Sanford, Florida (SR. 46) with a private burial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida afterward. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to: Poor Clare Nuns; Christ the King Monastery, 3900 Sherwood Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445
Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 905 Laurel Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771. (407) 322-5131.