Gregory A. Lanari

Gregory A. Lanari, 61, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.  He was born in Ravenna on September 3, 1961 and was a 1980 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

Greg held several positions, including factory worker and restaurant manager, but his greatest gift over the years had been that of caregiver to several family members, including his grandmother, father, and aunt.  He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed spending time in Florida, fishing with his grandfather.  He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Christopher Columbus Society.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Greg was preceded in death by his father Deno Lanari; his maternal grandparents, Dominic and Italia Bianchi and his paternal grandparents, Amedeo and Marina Lanari.

He is survived by his mother Joyce; brother Steven (Barbara); sister Kristi; nephews Paul, Alex, and Dominic; niece Maria; great niece Agnes and great nephews Vincent and Anthony.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2022 at 11:00AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 313 N. Depeyster St. Kent, OH 44240, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Pentello as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Standing Rock Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass from 10:00-11:00AM on WEDNESDAY at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s School Endowment Fund, 127 Portage Street, Kent, OH 44240.

Services in care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.