Loving Father, Brother, Uncle, & Grandfather
Michael Lania, 94 of Verona, passed away Monday May 4, 2020. Born in Newark, he was the son of the late Rocco and Josephine (Vizzari) Lania. Michael earned his Bachelor's Degree from Newark State Teacher College and retired as a teacher of the Newark Board of Education after 39 years.
Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his son, Rocco Lania; a brother, Frank Lania; and sisters, Ann Lizza, Rose Lania, and Jennie Lania. Michael is survived by his grandchildren, Kelly and Michael Lania; daughter-in-law, Rene Lania; and nephews, Frank and Michael Lania, and Carmine Lizza.
Funeral service and entombment in the Lania Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private.