LANZA, Elvira G. “Vera” (Matarazzo), of Winthrop, passed away at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center in Revere on April 22, 2007, at the age of 102. She the beloved wife of the late Alphonsus G. Lanza. Born in Boston, She was the daughter of the late Tony and Maria (Michele) Matarazzo. Devoted mother of Francis “Frank” and his wife Carlie Lanza of Winthrop. Adored grandmother of Christopher F. Lanza of Miami, FL, Jonathan A. and his wife Dina Lanza of Winthrop, and Matthew D. and his wife Jeannette Lanza of Kingston. Great-grandmother of Andrew, Jonathan Jr., and Mia Lanza. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP. A Funeral Mass was held in St. John the Evangelist Church, on Wed, April 25, 2007, at 10 am. Interment was in Winthrop Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center 204 Proctor Ave. Revere, 02151. Late member of the Winthrop Senior Center, and the Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club. Prior to her retirement, Vera, worked in the banking industry.