IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Vincent James

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January 9, 2015

Obituary

Vincent James Lattanzio, 62, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center after a brief bout with acute myeloid leukemia. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 2nd, 1952, he was the son of the late Vincent and Josephine (Malandra) Lattanzio. He was married to Rebecca Harnish Lattanzio for forty years on December 21st, 2014. Vince grew up in Maple Shade, NJ and graduated from Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in 1970. He graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's degree in theology in 1974. He moved to Lancaster, the hometown of his beloved wife, Becky, in 1974 where he was fond of working on his in-law's family farm. He studied Cabinet Making at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, graduating with the class of 1978. Vince started his career in banking at Commonwealth National Bank and joined Fulton Financial Advisors in 1988. He was a certified employee benefits specialist and later earned the designation of Certified Financial Planner. Vince was a senior vice president/manager of Charitable and Endowment Services at Fulton Bank at the time of his death. Vince proudly served as treasurer of the Thaddeus Stevens Foundation Board of Directors and enjoyed participating in activities that supported the school. He was a member of Willow Street United Church of Christ, Willow Street, PA where he served on the finance committee. The son of Italian immigrants, Vince treasured his recent trips to Italy during which he connected with cousins and visited his parents' hometowns in Abruzzo. He studied Italian diligently over the last several years and was able to speak it fluently. He was a member of the Lancaster Italian Cultural Society. Vince enjoyed going to Phillies games, playing ice hockey, cooking Italian food, and spending time in one of the special places of his childhood, Long Beach Island, New Jersey. His life was enriched by time spent as a Cub Scout leader, baseball coach, and ice hockey coach over the years. He especially delighted in spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, Annie Lattanzio Hale (Paul), of Lancaster, Kate Lattanzio of Spartanburg, SC, Charlie Lattanzio of Oakland, CA, and Joe Lattanzio of New Orleans, LA. Vince is survived by three granddaughters, Julia, Sophia, and Emelia Hale of Lancaster, PA, his sister and brother- in-law, Edith and James Hanahan of Warminster, PA, and his brother-in-law, Thomas Hartzell of Burlington Township, NJ. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins who were dear to him. He was preceded in death by sisters, Angela Lattanzio and Phyllis Hartzell and a brother, Gus Lattanzio. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center for the expert, compassionate care provided to Vince during his illness. A Visitation will be from 10-12 PM with a Funeral Service to follow at 12 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Willow Street United Church of Christ, 2723 Willow Street Pike North, Willow Street, PA 17584 with Rev. Ron Bohannon officiating. Interment will be at New Danville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Vince's memory to The Thaddeus Stevens Foundation 740 East End Avenue Lancaster, PA 17602 or the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic 223 North Lime Street Lancaster, PA 17602.

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Willow Street United Church of Christ

2723 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA,

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Willow Street United Church of Christ

2723 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA,

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