Candida "Connie" (Galgani) Lentz

September 9 1919 - April 4 2014

Image of Wood

Photo Of Candida Lentz
Family and friends are ask to gather at the Church for her funeral Mass.

Visitation :

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday April 9th 2014 4-8 p.m.

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

Map

Services:

Funeral Mass
Thursday April 10th 2014 at 9:00 am

St. James the Less Catholic Church
1652 Oakland Park Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43224

Map

Share Service Information for Candida "Connie" (Galgani) Lentz


Obituary

Candida "Connie" Charlotte (nee Galgani) Lentz, age 94, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014, at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, OH. She is at peace with her Heavenly Father. She is preceded in death by parents, Pellegrino and Margaret Galgani; her husband of 44 years, Frederick Lentz; son, Peter Lentz; sister, Regina Galgani and brother, Carl Galgani. She was born September 9, 1919, in Parkersburg WV. There she attended elementary school where she was educated by the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class at DeSales Heights Visitation Academy, and is a graduate of Marietta College, Phi Beta Kappa. She moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she worked for Columbus Public Libraries and OSU’s Education Library. Connie and Fred were married in 1950 and together raised six children. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a parishioner of St. James the Less since 1958. After her husband died in 1994, she started the “Paulas,” a support group for widows of the parish who conducted bake sales to assist C.P.P.S. seminarians. She was a member of Phi Beta Sigma sorority for 50 years and cherished her lifelong friendships. Connie is survived by her children, Cathy (Tom) Butts of Columbus; Gini (Bill Pratt) Lentz of Powell; Tom (Elaine Volarich) Lentz of Akron; Sherry Lentz of Douglas, GA; Chris (Therese) Lentz of Columbus, and Mary (Phil Rumme) Lentz of Beavercreek; her eight grandchildren, Karl (Jenn Ferguson), Kurt (Anna Laura) and Kris (Christine) Lentz; Erik, Claire and Quinn Lentz; Emma and Ellie Rumme; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Eli, Cannon Lentz and Brianna Lentz; three step-grandchildren, Adam (Courtney), Michael (Ashley) and Emily Rohrer; special cousins Joan Patzer and Nancy Davis; many nieces, nephews and cousins, both here and in Italy. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 4-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1652 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Connie’s family wishes to thank Willow Brook Christian Home for the compassionate care shown to her. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to St. James the Less Church, 1652 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus (43224), Willow Brook Christian Home, c/o 100 Willow Brook Way S., Delaware (43015) or the Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1100 Dennison Ave, Columbus (43201). Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.


Contributions

Contributions may be directed to any of the following

Condolences for Candida "Connie" (Galgani) Lentz


From : Michael & Sharon Meyer
To :
Date: April 7th 2014

One of the great ladies of St. James the Less.
Prayers to the family.
From : BETTY PRIEST
To : LENTZ FAMILY
Date: April 7th 2014

I HAD LUNCH WITH HER AT WILLOWBROOK LAST YEAR. I HAVE SUCH GOOD MEMORIES OF HER. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU,
From : Nicole Kraft
To : Gini and Lentz Family
Date: April 9th 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been an extraordinary woman to have a daughter like you. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
From : The Caterinicchia Family
To :
Date: April 9th 2014

Gini and Family,

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : William and Felecia Ross
To : Gini and Lentz family
Date: April 9th 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We know that your fond memories of your mother will strengthen you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : Susan Kline
To : Gini and the Lentz Family
Date: April 10th 2014

Gini, and the Lentz family, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing--I hope that your time together helps you recall good memories of family. As I write this condolence, I can see the smiling photograph of your mother--inviting good thoughts and prayers.
From : Tom Schwartz
To : Gini Lentz and Family
Date: April 10th 2014

That's such an impressive obituary. She accomplished so much, for the community but especially for her large family. I am so sorry for your loss.
From : Dan McDonald and Pat West
To : Gini and Family
Date: April 11th 2014

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Dan