Desiree “Dez” Tomlinson , age 39, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. She is survived by her two children, who made up the entirety of her world, Trey (age 15) and Lila (age 13). Born in Gloucester, NJ, she made roots in Lititz, PA where she worked in nursing as a home health aid at LutherAcres where she most recently worked. Desiree put people at ease with her genuine personality and developed some of her strongest relationships with coworkers that became family. She was a people person and loved working in the hospitality industry previously. Besides her children, Desiree is survived by her adopted mother, who raised her from a formative age, Susan and Gene Vittorelli, and sisters Christina and Camille Vittorelli of Gloucester Nj, several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She is preceded in death by her biological parents, Thaddeus Zieminski and Sheila Justis. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations toward Desiree’s children’s future. A celebration of life will take place on March 23 at the Lititz Legion @2pm.
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