Lorna Buchanan Zaia
September 22, 1931 - March 18, 2021
Lorna Buchanan Zaia a longtime resident of Garden City, NY and later South Salem, NY, died peacefully at The Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, CT on March 18, 2021. Born and raised in Peekskill, NY she was the daughter of Alvin and Florence Buchanan. She graduated from Peekskill High School in 1949 and went on to earn a BS in Nursing (magna cum laude) from Alfred University. On October 29, 1955 she married Joseph John Zaia. They lived and worked in Garden City, NY. He predeceased her on May 9, 1980. Lorna was a labor and delivery nurse before her children were born and was a travel agent and a home health aide coordinator in the 1980’s and 1990’s. She enjoyed her proximity to the opera and symphony in New York City. She traveled extensively in this period with friends and family and never let a day go by without completing the NY Times crossword puzzle. She hosted numerous holiday gatherings for her children and grandchildren. Lorna is survived by her children Deborah Zaia Watt (David), Christopher Buchanan Zaia (Angela) and Mark Banfield Zaia and her grandchildren: Alexandra, Jeffrey, Nicole, Kimberly, Andrew and Joseph. She also leaves behind her siblings Diana Dwyer, William Buchanan, Patricia Moynahan, Brenda Bergman and Sharon Perlman. She is predeceased by her brothers Alvin and Jeffrey Buchanan. A private cremation was held and a celebration of her life will be planned for a future date. Please visit www.dorseycarlonefuneralhome.com for further details."
Lorna Buchanan Zaia a longtime resident of Garden City, NY and later South Salem, NY, died peacefully at The Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, CT on March 18, 2021. Born and raised in Peekskill, NY she was the daughter of Alvin and Florence Buchanan.... View Obituary & Service Information