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George,Jen, Karen Krajeski and Sue and Eric Wagner planted a tree in memory of Janet Lorenz
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Janet will be truly missed. It's amazing to see at her age how she continued to work and make time her family! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Lynn Lyons lit a candle
Monday, March 28, 2022
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Dear Lorenz Family, I worked with Janet on and off thru the years and so enjoyed her lively spirit. She often spoke of her wonderful Family and Grand Daughter with such joy and love. Janet will be missed at IBM for so many of us. She was a special lady and will be missed. May she Rest In Peace, prayers to you all.
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Rita Hudson lit a candle
Friday, March 25, 2022
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Janet was a beautiful person and she will be missed! Rest in Peace!
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The family of Janet E. Lorenz uploaded a photo
Friday, March 25, 2022
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Donna Lorenz posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2022
From her granddaughter Jennifer:
When I was 10, I told my Grandma I wanted to play the piano. She funded my lessons for seven years until I went to college. When I was 15, I told my Grandma my phone broke. She brought me to the Apple Store the next day and got me the newest version. When I was 17, I told my Grandma my car was starting to break down. She said she would buy me a new one, but she didn’t want my dad to murder her!
My Grandma was the best Grandmother ever and kindest human being I ever met in my entire 18 years of life. She drove a two hour round trip every Sunday every week to have lunch, just because she wanted to see me. She only stopped when COVID hit.
Anytime there was a homeless person in sight, my Grandma would go out of her way to go hand them some money. She donated to Guiding Eyes for the Blind every month since as long as I could remember. If I went to the mall with a friend, she would give both me AND said friend money to spend and she didn’t take no for an answer. She drove me wherever I wanted to go, the beach, feeding the ducks, shopping at the mall, or going to a new restaurant. She didn’t care how far or what it cost, she was just happy to spend time with me.
Most importantly, she was always there for me. She called me at least 3 times a week, and I would tell her what was going on at school, and she would tell me what was going on at her office.
My grandmother was hard-working, kind and the absolute best human being that I ever got to meet. God rest her soul and may she be with her husband now.
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Donna Lorenz posted a condolence
Friday, March 25, 2022
Eulogy from Son Tom:
My mother was a kind jovial generous and special person loved by many and helped everyone she knew - family, friends and co-workers alike.
She had a sad last quarter of her life when she suddenly lost her best friend, my father, 23 years ago at the young age of 66. I emphasize the young age since I will be 66 this year. My mother to this day always cried when she mentioned my dad and never wished to move out of the house that he loved. To fill the void of her loss, she continued to work and immersed herself in her IBM job with no interest in retirement. My Mom was 86 and still working full time until her illness and with more energy than someone half her age.
Within 2 years after the passing of my Father, my wife Donna and I were married and nine months later, my daughter Jennifer Elizabeth was born. At Donna’s age of 45 at the time, this was the Immaculate Conception 2.0. As her only grandchild, there are no words that could’ve described my Mom’s happiness. Jennifer filled that hole in her heart left by my father’s passing. They were inseparable. My mother would drive up to Newtown every weekend to take Jennifer to lunch and shopping. Jennifer was my Mother’s entire life. I was demoted to that guy who washed her car and fixed the sink which was just fine with me since she was the happiest around Jen and she loved to spoil her. When Jennifer started taking piano lessons, a week later I came home to find a brand new piano in our house….. compliments of grandma. I drew the line when my Mother mentioned a Corvette at Jenn’s 16th birthday.
I became a believer that our relatives who have passed do watch over us by my belief that my Dad sent Jennifer to fill her void soon after we got married. I am grateful that the 18 years of Jennifer gave her so much happiness.
One of the funny stories about my mother was the fact that she would constantly look to hide her age especially since she was still working. At every age milestone she would subtract 10 years off her age. When she was 60, she became 50, when 70 she was 60 and so on. I was perfectly happy with this since I became proportionately younger at each milestone with Mom having to shave a like amount off of my age as well since it was hard to explain that Mom, at say 70, had a 60 year old son.
I appreciate the love all my family, relatives and friends had for her over many, many years. I also wish to thank my entire wife’s family, especially all the sister –in -laws who welcomed my mom into their hearts and homes including every gathering, holiday and MANY parties. She loved you all and called you her extended family.
My Mother was an only child…I’m an only child…and Jennifer is an only child. At each generation we decided to break the mold rather than try and outdo perfection. As the only child, I could not have gotten through the past 3 months of my Mother’s illness without the help and support of my wonderful wife Donna who always gave my Mother the utmost care and love.
I will miss my mother and I ask everyone to remember my Mom as she was and hoped she enriched everyone’s life.
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Anne Marie Getlik uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 25, 2022
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Theresa Colantuno lit a candle
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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My deepest sympathy to your family. Janet was not only a co-worker but a wonderful friend! Janet and I worked very closely for many years. I loved sharing conversations about our weekends, shopping, recipes or just venting to one another. Jennifer was the apple of Janet's eye. She would always talk to me about their weekends filled with shopping, lunches and hanging out.
Janet you may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Rest easy my friend!
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Mary Corda lit a candle
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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I have worked with Janet at IBM for over 25 years! Her strong and friendly presence was always special - she was always willing to jump in and lend a hand where needed. Her dedication to her work was impressive. Our friendship went beyond the office - we enjoyed getting together with some other retired IBM friends for dinners from time to time. I will miss her terribly and pray that she is resting peacefully. I send my deepest condolences to her loving family, and will keep you all in my prayers.
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Lucille Porcelli posted a condolence
Thursday, March 24, 2022
I am so sorry for your families loss, Janet and I worked at IBM together and she always had a smile on her face and she always would volunteer to help me at the blood drive. The last time I saw her was Nov 2016, and after that I would see her in the cafeteria or at the luncheons that GA would host. My sincere condolences to the family, Janet will be greatly missed.. Lucille Porcelli
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Lil Hill lit a candle
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Janet was a kind, caring, and strong woman and I will truly miss her. Janet would always have the biggest smile whenever she spoke of her darling granddaughter Jennifer and expressed how proud she was of her. My deepest condolences and prayers to the Lorenz family during this very difficult and sad time. With sympathy, Lil Hill
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Jennifer uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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I love you forever Grandma ❤️❤️
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Mags Matturro posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Thomas...... so very very sorry to hear in the passing of your Mom and my dear friend, Janet. We were co-workers @ IBM for quite a few years before my retirement; Janet was my right arm and go-to person; anyone !!! could always always depend on Janet She spoke of you and your family, always .... but could speak for hours of her Jennifer, whom she loved unconditionally. She looked forward spending time with her on Sundays and we would hear all about it on the Monday in the office. I wish there were words to take some of the saddness you are feeling right now in this loss. A few of us would gather for dinner during the year .... and yes, I am feeling the loss knowing our dinners will no longer include Janet. RIP my dear friend .... I will miss you.
Mags Matturro
A Memorial Tree was planted for Janet Lorenz
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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