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Diane LaFica Obituary
East Rochester: Suddenly October 12, 2008 age 56. Survived by brother, Danny (Denise); sister, Donna Meier; 1 nephew, Andrew; 4 uncles, Tony, Louis, Joe, Mike (Barbara) and 1 aunt, Dodie (Jerry) Klick; and many close friends.
Friends may calls Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 at TROIANO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 209 West Ave., E. Rochester. Friends are invited to meet Friday 11AM at the entrance of White Haven Memorial Park for a Graveside Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane LaFica
fluff mauro
November 6, 2008
d.....
how i have looked forward to and cherished all the photos of family and friends that you have sent me all these years....and the special notes in my christmas cards...
you kept me in touch with family and friends...parades and picnics and birthday parties....and ia m forever thankful...
i think of you often and just smile at all those good times...sitting in my parents kitchen drinking good home made wine and eating chi chis and favi...
and the ball games and sunday afternoons...
and how you brought my mother fresh italian bread and magazines....
i miss you.....peace...
fluff mauro
Marj Hitt
November 6, 2008
Deaner, It is with great sadness that I learned today of your passing
Although we hadn't seen each other in a while a smile always comes to my face when I think of you and all the great laughs we had. Please know that I will never forget you and I do know that bowling is a sport ! Love you always. Marj
Vicky and Jeff Hopping
October 26, 2008
My dear, sweet, thoughtful and caring friend. I am not sure exactly how my life will be without you in it. You made the word friend and family have new meaning. At times you thought you were alone. You were never alone. When we got the news that you were gone, Jeff immediately told me to check the airlines. He knew I had to come to Rochester and say good-bye to you in person. You touched more people than you knew. Your graveside ceremony was a real tribute to who you were and how much you were loved. I will miss you my wonderful loving friend. Your suffering and pain is now over and you are whole again. You were so strong and made the best of what you had. We celebrated your life just like you would have wanted. Donna and Danny my heart aches for both of you. I love and miss you always. Send down more pennies to let me know you are alright. Vicky
annette louis
October 24, 2008
Diane,
You are on our minds and in our hearts every day.We miss you deeply. Words can't express how much you were loved by so many. You will always be with us.
Love always,
Ronnie and Annette
Annie Marion
October 22, 2008
Donna and Family,
No words can express how very sad we all are at this time, but Diane would not want that. She always lifted my spirit when we talked. She fought hard to overcome her accident and won. She will always be a champion to me. One day we will all meet again.
Love, Annie & Louie
Judy & Tom Price
October 19, 2008
Donna and Danny:
It is with a heavy heart that I write to send our sincere sympathy. Diane was a special person who was loved and will be missed by all of us lucky enough to have known her. I will hold on to those precious memories of her smile and laughter that echoed through PG's when we annually compared our tans -- a contest she always won. We'll miss you Diane. Love - Tom and Judy
donna fitch
October 18, 2008
Diana was a good friend of ours she would always make us laugh and a great sense of humor and a very caring person we will miss her dearly.
Peace is with you now. Will always have you in our hearts.
Donna&Jose
Paul and Marcy Wiedrick
October 17, 2008
Donna, Our world will never be the same and our hearts are truly broken. Love Paul and Marcy
Pat & Eddie Gooden
October 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes to Diane's friends and family.We did not know Diane well,but what we knew was a warm and loving person whose hand was always extended in friendship.May God shine his love on her and those she sadly, leaves behind
Lindsay Vanthof
October 17, 2008
donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was such a wonderful person and made so many people smile. She will always be looking over you and will always be in our hearts.
Donna Nicodemi
October 16, 2008
Well, Kiddo, I was out to dinner tonight when I heard - I stopped to say goodbye, but it was too late. I will never forget our early morning basketball practices when you would come up my back stairs on Hickory Street at 6:30 AM and pick me up on the way to school. We'd meet Rita and be on our way - seems like yesterday. To you I was always, Fran, to me you were always a breath of fresh air and a constant source of laughter and fun. They are lucky to have you up there now and we will all miss you more than you know. Bob sends his love, as well. Love,
Fran...
Dotty Botticelli
October 16, 2008
Diane, I sit here with my tears thinking I will never see you again, having said my goodbyes a few short hours ago and it is only now that I realize I am not saying goodbye, as I know you will be my guardian angel forever. I will truly miss you, but I will forever have your voice in my memory and your smile in my heart. I love you.
Diane Hewitt (Fioravanti)
October 16, 2008
Donna,
We are so sorry for the loss of your sister Diane. We'll always remember the times in Pg's, when we'd all meet up in the bathroom and catch up on all the gossip. Fun memories.
Sincerely.
Diane and Mary Fioravanti
Janet Mandile
October 16, 2008
Deanner... Everyone here has said exactly what we want to say..You lit up all our worlds(as you did your cane.)You loved life.. you loved us and our families as well. We will miss you but keep you forever in our memories. I wish we had as many pictures of you as you took of all of us.
Donna.. words cannot express how sad we are especially for you. Please know that our friendship network is and always will be tight and anything you need..anything, we are here.We love you!! Mandy and Janet..
SUCH AWESOME MEMORIES!!
Delores Simone
October 16, 2008
Diane was a special friend to my good friend,Charlene, but whenever I ran into her when I was out and about, I felt like I was her good friend also. She was a wonderful person and always made me laugh.
My sincere condolences to Donna and Dennis.
Bubby & Lenore Pizzingrilli
October 16, 2008
Dear Donna,
We know you lost your sister, your friend, but heaven has gained an angel. An angel on earth, and now in heaven. May you feel her guiding you always.
Betty Evans
October 16, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Pat & Heather Mauro
October 16, 2008
Diane,live on in heaven as you did on earth,with your bike ,camera,and cane in hand.We all know how good u were ,as only the good die young !
To Donna ,Dan and family our sincere
sympathy. Pat and Heather
Mary Christie
October 16, 2008
Diane, My life was richer for having you in it. I never met anyone who did more for others on daily basis than you. The little things you did usually made the biggest difference. There is a big hole in my heart right now, I will try to fill it with all our wonderful memories. Peace Girlfriend. We are all here for Donna - you know that. Love Mary
Mark Florack
October 16, 2008
For all the days of our lives, someone enters and touches us in such a way, that it makes us feel special, needed and cared for. My friend Diane, you were that person, with undying loyalty, compassion and a spirit of love for all of us, you made this a better place for those lives you touched and forever changed. God just gained a wonderful friend. Love Always, Mark
Rosalie Rosini
October 16, 2008
Diane lit up her corner of the world, always a wave, hello, and a kind word. To have known Diane was to know a giving and loving person. My sympathy to all her family.
Wendy Freece-Dunn
October 16, 2008
To all of Diane's family,
I was saddened to read of her passing. Diane will be truly missed by everyone she touched. I had the great joy of graduating from HS with her and seeing her in East Rochester on a regular basis, always a hello, smile and a little chat. She was a joy and inspiration to all and she will be truly missed.
My condolences to all that she touched.
Kristina Barbero
October 16, 2008
Diane, you were always so good to me, sending me pictures, cards, and wishes while I was away at college. I will always remember the first time you did this...I opened my mailbox for the first time at UB and there was a thoughtful card and pictures of my mom at PG's!! I was so surprised and happy (it was never a secret I was so homesick for the first year). Thank you for always praising me and being there for my mom. We will miss you greatly. Xoxoxox.
Joanne Hogan-Larson
October 16, 2008
Diane from now on I promise to get out of the car at White Haven Cemetery and do the dance we should have done a long time ago. Then I'll think of you and remember all the laughs.
I Love You always Hogie.
Tom and Pete Kostecke
October 16, 2008
Donna and Danny, Pete and I will forever remember the wonderful thing Diane did organizing the collection and sending of so many things to Pete's army unit in Bacquba,Iraq in 2004. I spoke to Pete yesterday and he said you wouldn't believe how appreciated the supplies were by his unit over there. Diane was so unselfish in everything she did. Pete and I will truly keep her in our hearts forever.
Terry Guarino
October 16, 2008
My dear, dear friend Diane. There are no words to express the loss I am feeling. Thank you for always being there for me. I will treasure the friendship and memories we shared. Love you, Terry
Patti Rist
October 16, 2008
Diane was the greatest, strongest person I had known. She always had a smile on her face and lived life to the fullest. We will all miss her. God bless you all. Patti
Dotty Botticelli
October 15, 2008
Diane, I have never met anyone who has touched so many lives and was loved by so many people. There will always be a loving spot in my heart for you, my sister. I will miss you
Cassandra Craig
October 15, 2008
Diane,
You were our first guest in our new home. I am so glad you were able to share it with us and that Irelynd was there that day. You always put a smile on my face! I know my kids will miss you! You were my Aunt in every way that matters and I love you very much. I know you will watch over all who loved you. I will miss you on your bike, at all the ER events, and especially at Christmas! I hope you come to visit soon!! I miss you already!
Steve Mallett
October 15, 2008
Donna, I was so sorry to learn of Diane's passing. The two of you hold a special place in my heart. Frank, Mark, Jim, Diane and I went to the Charlie Daniels Concert together years ago and the night was one that I'll never forget. I will always remember Diane's smile, it came straight from the heart. I feel thankful to have known her and proud to know she called me friend. Donna, take care. Thinking of you and your family. Steve
Anne & Cliff Cornelius
October 15, 2008
Dear Donna and family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a sweet lady. She will always be in the hearts of all her friends and family.
Marie Barbero
October 15, 2008
Diane, what can I say?? You were always there for everyone of us. It seemed that you knew just when to call or stop over. Thank you for your strength, humor, advice, courage and teaching me to look at life thru your rose colored glasses. I guess we'll never find out if we can drive to Pennsylvania while listening to "Jessica". No words can express how much you will be missed by all of us. You will live in my heart forever and ever. Always, Marie
Philip Ciraolo
October 15, 2008
Dianne i loved you since i was a little boy and I still love you now i will miss you but I know your in a better place love Philip
Eileen Priest/Biosi
October 15, 2008
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Diane as fun-loving and living life to its fullest. She will be sadly missed. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Love, Eileen
Elaine Boch (Morabito)
October 15, 2008
Diane was a great person. Everyone has something to remember her by. Mine is that Diane ALWAYS carried her camera around with her and was always taking pictures of everyone --she really enjoyed doing that. And she would always ask about my kids -- as well as our other friends kids. She will be missed.
Donna Mahoney
October 15, 2008
Diane, Your courage was that of a tigress! Having spent time with you at the hospital and after your accident, you showed more courage than most could have mustered in a lifetime. We are so very proud to have known you and call you our friend. You will be missed!!
Donna and Dave Mahoney
Mary Sorge
October 15, 2008
I think that everyone in ER knew Diane; and she knew everyone back. We all have our favorite stories and I, for one, will keep her forever in my heart remembering mine. It was always fun when she lived across the street from us - my mother, sister and I loved it when she'd stop by - just to say hello and sometimes end up eating dinner with us; or she'd run in with a pizza for everyone on her way home some nights. She was always, always good for a laugh or even a good cry when we'd catch our favorite old movie on a Sunday afternoon. Now she's making them laugh up above. God bless you, my friend. I'll miss you forever.
BECKI OSTROWSKI
October 15, 2008
May I send My deepest sympathy regrets.Diane will be missed Greatly. Diane's Fun Loving Spirit.Full of Joy always,w/a kind word when ever you would run into her from time to time.Diane would always make you laugh. As A child growing up My sisters and I would go to her house after school at night and play monopoly. With her mom and Dad. What fun times. Always making us Laugh. I seen Diane a few years ago at Christmas time. She had her cane all lighted up . Again she would say a funny remark. Christmas time why not .Diane made me laugh at times When I really needed it. I just wish I would have been around her more lately. You grow apart working,getting older w/own lives w/our kids. I'm so sorry. Diane will greatly be missed.
May God Truly Bless You And comfort you in these times of sorrow.
October 15, 2008
Diane loved to live. I know we will all cherish some happy memory of her, she will be greatly missed.
Charlene
Anna Lee Ross
October 15, 2008
When we remember Diane it will be with thoughts of her loyalty, courage and love of life. The world has lost a truly special woman. We send our love to her family and close friends. Terry and Anna Lee Ross
Patti Walter
October 15, 2008
Donna:
No words can express the sorrow and emptiness that is left without Diane... She was the best friend anyone could ever have. I will always remember the great times we had together. She will live on in all our hearts... God Bless Patti Walter
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