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Amy Strazzella Lee

July 12, 1966 - October 14, 2021

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Obituary For Amy Strazzella Lee

Updated service Information: A Memorial Mass to celebrate Amy Strazzella Lee's life will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5055 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends 12:00 PM until 12:45 PM. Family and friends welcome.

Amy Jean Strazzella Lee 55, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away on October 14, 2021, at home with her husband, Matt, by her side. We rejoice now that she has shed the weight and pain of her body after a long and relentless pursuit to heal her breast cancer and is doing what she loves best: singing, but now with angels as her back up. She was the beloved youngest daughter of Henry and Jean (Hockensmith) Strazzella . Amy was born on July 12, 1966, in Hanover, Pennsylvania. She attended Delone Catholic High School and was a graduate of Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy. Amy worked as a Music Therapist, Realtor, lead singer for Six Cents, a local Hanover band and recently had her own business doing Home Staging and Design. Amy, always a positive person, had an innate knack for creating friendships wherever she went, especially with those who needed a friend the most. She saw the best in everyone and wanted the best for them. She was known as a passionate, direct and spirited person; she was amazingly creative, spontaneous and loved performing. Amy, always the first to try new things, was fearless in her many endeavors. She enjoyed socializing and participating in various activities with her family and friends such as camping, traveling and long evenings of card playing. She was no stranger to long walks with her adored dogs, playing tennis and volleyball, and decorating. Most recently she was able to entertain her passion for crafting. Amy often saw things in a different light and brought energy and spunk to everything throughout her life. “Regardless of everything, I have no regrets.” -Amy, 9/15/21 She was married to her soulmate, Matthew Kar Chung Lee, on November 1, 1998. She was a loving and dedicated mother to three boys: Chase Matteson 21, Tanner Jaxson 19, and Gavin Henry 17; the loves of her life. She was the favorite sister of Lisa and Bert Elsner (Hanover, PA), Beth and Wolf Trummer (Hanover, PA), Tony and Rene’ Strazzella (East Aurora, NY), and Maria and Stratis Narliotis (Bala Cynwyd, PA). She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and the many friends and acquaintances who touched her life and supported her throughout her journey. A Memorial Gathering (Visitation) will be held between the hours of 5:30 - 8:30 PM on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. Refreshments will be provided. *Masks are required per City of Raleigh mandates.

A Memorial Mass to celebrate Amy Strazzella Lee's life will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5055 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends 12:00 PM until 12:45 PM. Family and friends welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Amy’s memory to Believe Big (Bo Strong Foundation), Tennis for Life , or Amy CAN cer Vive!

***Tennis for Life is an active support group for Breast Cancer Survivors who have never played tennis, haven’t played in a while or who play all the time. The program helps participants regain upper body strength and mobility while building stamina, endurance, and morale. Tennis for Life members enjoy playing tennis and lessons with a tennis pro, all for free in a non-competitive environment. In addition to playing tennis, members gather monthly to discuss cancer-related issues in a supportive atmosphere.

Services

29 Oct

Celebration of Life Service

05:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Renaissance Funeral Home 7615 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Get Directions »
27 Nov

Mass

01:00 PM

St. Joseph Catholic Church 5055 Grandview Road Hanover, PA Get Directions »
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  • October 23, 2021

    Matt and Family - Brooke, Charlie, Will and I are truly saddened to learn of the passing of Amy. In the times we've seen her as neighbors, she was always vivacious, cheerful, and full of life and love. We have no doubt she cherished, and held onto that vigor and energy, right up until the moment of her passing. We truly love seeing your home decorated right now for Halloween- Amy is loving that right now for sure! Please please know you all are in our deepest thoughts, prayers, and sympathies. We are here for you, however we may help, or in whatever ways you may need or want. Do not ever hesitate to reach out - and we will do the save. God bless! Todd, Brooke, Charlie & Will Kingston (and Hobbes the dog, if Zella ever needs a playmate) 😉

  • October 20, 2021

    Dear Henry and Jean, Matt, Chase, Tanner, Jackson, Gavin and all my Strazzella cousins. Ralph and I were so saddened to hear of y0ur loss of Amy. Our hearts hurt for all of you. We pray for peace and understanding. RIP Sweet Amy. All our love Mary Ann and Ralph (Derogatis) DiBonaventura

  • October 18, 2021

    Dear Jean, Henry, Beth, Wolf and all the families, Please accept our sincerest condolences at this difficult time. We keep you in heart and prayer. The Carla and Michael Staub families.

  • October 17, 2021

    Any and I were childhood friends who met through St Joseph's Church. We went through first communion together. Even though we attended different schools growing up, we maintained a friendship. After high school, we sang in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Amy will always be remembered as spunky, funny, and someone who had a zest for life! May you Rest In Peace Amy. Tammy Sanders Olderich

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