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Lamantia, Delores G.Saturday, January 06, 2007
Delores Gibson Lamantia passed away on January 6, 2007 at the age of 68. She was born on July 28, 1938 in Petersburg, VA and raised in Prince George, VA where she graduated from Prince George High School. As a child she attended services at the Salvation Army. She was then a lifetime member of Blandford United Methodist Church. Delores was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of Louise Aldridge Gibson “Bootsie” and the late Cecil McKoy Gibson, Sr. and the daughter-in-law of Concetta Lamantia of Buffalo, NY, and the late Vincent Lamantia. Delores is survived by Joseph J. Lamantia, her loving and devoted husband of 42 years of marriage, and four wonderful children, Cynthia G. Sanford, Harold F. Sanford, Jr. “Chip” and wife Dr. Kim Sanford, Vincent J. Lamantia and wife Cathy, and Connie L. Hill and husband, Jeff, all of Chester and Chesterfield, VA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren that held her heart in the palm of their hands, Jessica L. Hill, Amanda A. Sanford, Chandler A. Hill, Joseph “McKoy” Lamantia, Kyle V. Lamantia, Joseph “Joey” A. Sanford, Concetta G. Hill, and Luke A. Lamantia. She is also survived by two brothers, Cecil McKoy Gibson, Jr. and Edward Wayne Gibson; two brother-in-laws, James Lamantia and wife, Carol and Stephen Lamantia and wife, Roz, both of Buffalo, NY, and many dear nieces, nephews and first cousins. Delores was predeceased by her first husband, Harold F. Sanford, Sr. and a dear aunt, Brigadier Mary Eupha Gibson who served in the Salvation Army for 39 years and was an inspiration in Delores’ life. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 11 am in the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 9th from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 to 8 pm. Flowers are welcomed or donations may be made in her name to The Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point, 9000 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235, Crater Community Hospice, 840 W. Roslyn Road, Suite E., Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or Blandford United Methodist Church, 11607 S. Crater Road, Prince George, VA 23875. Family and friends are welcomed to gather at the Lamantia home for food and fellowship following the Interment ceremony. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. Condolences
Vince, To Vince Lamantia and Family, May God grant you comfort with the knowledge that your mother is at peaceful rest. Sev Sinanian Posted by: Sev Sinanian at January 10, 2007 06:38 AMsorry to have contact after all these years from this sad occaision, had hoped to meet with you at christmas when i came to visit my son for the holiday. vince God bless and tell your dad chip and connie that i am thinking of you all! hope you and kathi and the kids are well. rudy. 251 543 6021 or r2chef1@yahoo.com or www.sunsetcorkroom.com for what i do for a living, heard you are in the rest biz, please contact me when all is settled. have many fond memories in the lamantia kitchen. Posted by: rudy rudolph at January 10, 2007 12:36 AMVince, Lori Diggs (Hall) Posted by: Lori Diggs (Hall) at January 9, 2007 04:39 PMDear Lamantia Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Michael and Heather Greer (FCC) To the family of delores lamantia(cindy,chip,vince,connie and joe)please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss.the loss of a loved one is never easy,but we can find comfort in the knowledge that she's in a better place. Posted by: ronnie b at January 9, 2007 02:56 PMCindy & Family I am so sorry for your lost. If there is anything that i can do that will help you in your time of sorrow, Please let me know. Dear Vince, Cathy, Connie, & Jeff, No one can take the place of a devoted mother, and only one who has had a like sorrow can understand what you are experiencing. Words can bring only slight comfort when your grief is so great, but I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope the kind thoughts of your friends will make your grief easier to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vince, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. As you know, I lost my mom last January and it was really tough for me. I can tell you it may get easier as time goes by but you will never forget them. Always remember how wonderful and loving they were. Stuart and I will have you and your family in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Peggy & Stuart (Robin Jones Burns parents) Posted by: Peggy & Stuart Jones at January 9, 2007 10:07 AMVince, I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother. I understand the pain of losing a parent. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa (Langford) Pond Posted by: Lisa (Langford) Pond at January 9, 2007 09:34 AMLamantia Family, Your mother was a very kind lady and she will be greatly missed. Robin Jones Burns Posted by: Robin Jones Burns at January 9, 2007 09:32 AMVince and Lamantia Family, Kent & Paula Dias Posted by: Kent Dias at January 9, 2007 09:03 AMChip and Joe,I've just received the notice. Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mom. You'll are in my heart and soul. Posted by: Dwayne Carter at January 9, 2007 08:53 AMVincent: I am so sorry to hear of your families loss. As you know there's nothing like a mom. I pray God will heal the void I am sure you are all feeling. Robin (Pruitt) Klein Posted by: Robin (Pruitt) Klein at January 9, 2007 12:08 AMVince, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know she will be deeply missed.If there is anything I can do just let me know. Joy Lilly (Wallace) Posted by: Joy Lilly (Wallace) at January 8, 2007 10:33 PMLamantia Family, Please know that you have been in our prayers daily. We pray for God's peace and strength in this very difficult time. Mrs. Lamantia will be greatly missed!! Love, Our family grieves with yours and is praying for you all. -The Lubys Posted by: The Lubys at January 8, 2007 07:03 PMChip and Kim Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dear Joe & family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My prayer is that God will give you comfort now and in the days to come. You are all loved and prayed for by many. Steven Dillard Posted by: Steven Dillard at January 8, 2007 10:02 AMChip and Kim,I've just received the notice. I am so sorry to learn of the death of Chip's mother. Please accept my condolences. I know this is a difficult time for you. I'll keep you in my prayers. John Posted by: John Reynolds at January 8, 2007 10:00 AM |
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