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Diane Mazzocco Obituary
Easthampton, MA - Diane Mazzocco of Easthampton, Massachusetts was born on April 24, 1943, and passed away on January 11, 2026. Diane leaves behind her partner, Tom Moore, brother, Phillip Kensicki and son, Marco Mazzocco. Diane was born to Stephen and Rose (née Pospisil) Kensicki and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended St. Boniface elementary school with her three siblings, Marilyn, Steven and Phillip and then graduated from Lourdes High School. Diane's innate curiosity and desire to learn were fostered through post high school travel agency work and then through her education at The Ohio State University. Diane went on to have a long career in education where she specialized in high school English and led the "As Schools Match Wits" (ASMW) team which competed against regional schools and was broadcast on PBS. Management of the ASMW team involved the VCR taping of all matches and then analysis of all questions asked. Her career in teaching was that of a genuine educator who spent countless hours of personal time developing lesson plans and nurturing her student's growth. Diane was an impactful person to her family and students and helped drive people to explore opportunities they may not have otherwise done. After retiring from teaching at Ludlow High School, she continued part-time as an exam correction supervisor for Pearson education services at which she used her mastery of grammar to correct nationwide state sponsored teacher certification tests. Her life was dedicated to the help of others. And with that, we conclude this chapter and story with hopefully an error-free summary and great thoughts of a devoted Buckeye and beloved person by many.
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Michelle Masse
January 16, 2026
I did my student teaching with Diane in 1997. She is the teacher I learned the most from, and I still use the lessons she taught me in my classroom today 28 years later. She was a fantastic mentor, and I could never in a million years express how welcome she made me feel at Ludlow High School. I truly lucked out having her as my mentor teacher. She was certainly one of the best. I am so sorry to her family and friends for their loss. She certainly won't be forgotten.
Connie Alexander
January 14, 2026
Mrs. Mazzocco was a tough but fair English teacher. She was so influential on my education and taught me what it means to be a critical thinker. She really cared about learning. I will always remember her love of Ohio State and how she would postpone the due date of an assignment if Ohio State had won over the weekend! My condolences to her family and all that loved her. RIP, Mrs. Mazzocco - you really did make a difference.
Maria Fagundes
January 14, 2026
With the passing, last Sunday, the 11th of January, of my dearest friend and colleague at Ludlow High School, Diane Mazzocco (1943-2026, I have lost much more than a friend and a colleague. For the past forty years, she always planned trips, events, and lunch dates for the two of us to enjoy. Together, we saw special art exhibits at the MFA, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Metropolitan, and the Brooklyn Museum. Diane and I attended plays at the Edith Wharton House (the Mount) in Lenox. I learned so very much from these activities. Thank you, Diane, for enriching my life and for supporting me, Frank, and Evan through the most difficult moments of our lives for over forty years. I will never forget you for as long as I live.
RIP, my beloved sista.
My deepest condolences to Marco, Tom, Phillip, and all the nieces and nephews.
Susan O´Hara
January 14, 2026
Tom, sending sincere condolences. I regret that I didn´t get to meet her. I see now that we had some much in common. We are your neighbors who put up the Penn State flag on game day;) Susan and Georgie
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Vern & Lois Pare
January 14, 2026
Diane was a great neighbore, We loved sitting on the back porch. She always loved her plants expecially her violets. We will miss her very much. Keep the Ohio flag flying. See you on the other side. Bless You
Franco Mazzocco
January 13, 2026
I wish to share my deepest condolences to all of Diane´s family and friends and especially to my cousin Macro.
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