Dora-Lee Lombardi, 84, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015. She cherished the Christmas holiday and was given the present that only God could give her on this blessed day - the present of peace and a place in heaven.Dora-Lee "Sissy" was born September 13, 1931 in Creswell, NC to the late Esther and Theodore Ambrose, the oldest of 4 children. She married the love of her life, Alexander "Al" Lombardi on March 8, 1952 in Norfolk, VA. As a beloved homemaker, Dora-Lee deeply cared for her family as they traveled through the Air Force assignments that Al was given. She loved to travel and was always eager to share her stories of her adventures living in Italy and Germany. Once Al retired, they lived in Texas, California and finally Florida.Dora-Lee enjoyed traveling, planting flowers and meeting new friends at the local Order Sons of Italy in America (Buona Fortuna Lodge #2835). She especially loved dining with friends and family where she could make everyone feel welcome and loved.Dora-Lee was preceded in death by her son, Captain Alan Lombardi, USAF. She is survived by her beloved husband, Al, of 64 years; their children, Lorraine and Michael; their grandchildren, Tony, Christopher, Shelley, Nicholas, Joshua and Andrew, along with her son-in-law, Uwe Henseler, daughter-in-law, Dawn Lombardi and grandson by marriage, Brandon Lewis.We will miss her immensely but know that she lives inside the hearts of all those she touched.A viewing for family and friends will be held on Dec 29 from 6:00-7:00pm at the Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 W. Nine Mile Road, followed by a service at 7:00pm. Dora-Lee will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery on Dec 30 at 11:00am. Family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . You may offer condolences, share memories and sign the digital guestbook at www.lee-lombardi.com.Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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