ARMANDO LANCIA

Armando “Curly“ Lancia died March 25, 2005 at the age of 86.

As a Marine Veteran of World War II, Armando was awarded the Purple Heart. Most recently, he was invited to participate in the commissioning of the battleship The Iwo Jima as an honor for his involvement in that campaign.

Armando served his community through the Mamaroneck Auxiliary Police and his long standing and active roll in the Boy Scouts of America.

Armando is predeceased by his mother Katherine and father Savario, his brothers Frank Lancia of Virginia, and Guido Lancia who died in battle during the 2nd World War. His sister Mary Brusini lives in Harrison and his brother Lindy Lancia resides in Rye, New York. Armando is also survived by his wife Marcella, his daughter Dolores, his son Stephen and his granddaughter Harly.

Friends and family may pay respects to the family on Wednesday, March 30th between the hours of 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm at the O'Neill Funeral Home in Mamaroneck, New York. A Funeral Mass will be said at The Most Holy Trinity Church at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 31st. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

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