Loretta Agatha Lappin, 67, of East Moriches, passed away on January 8, 2023, after many years of medical and health complications.
Loretta was born September 24, 1955, to Margaret and Clarence Lenau in Washington Missouri. After graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Perth Amboy NJ, she went on to study Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology and attended grad school at Columbia University.
In college, she met Allan Lappin, and they wed in May 1977, going on to have one child, Jacob Lappin.
Loretta dedicated over 25 years to teaching high school chemistry, physics, and algebra.
Loretta was predeceased by her husband Allan whom they were married for over 34 years, mother Margaret, father Clarence, brother Bernard, sister Clare and brother-in-law Scott.
She is survived by her son Jacob and his wife Kelly. Grandchildren Abbygail and Evelynn. Brothers Charles and Lawrence Lenau.
Please join us to celebrate Loretta’s life on Saturday January 21, 2023, at 12pm at Jacob and Kelly’s House.
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