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Diane Gerstner Obituary

GERSTNER - Diane, of Albertson on July 17, 2008. Beloved wife of Norbert. Devoted mother of Billy and James. Loving daughter of Arthur and Ruth VanRiper. Dear sister of Nancy Moccia and Arthur VanRiper. Visiting Sunday 2-5 and 7-9pm, Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave., Mineola. Funeral Mass Monday 10am, St. Aidan's Church, Williston Park. Memorials to: We're Fighting Back, Inc., c/o Norbert Gerstner, 44 Dorset Ave., Albertson, NY 11507, appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 18, 2008.

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Kelly Grib

August 11, 2008

Billy & James

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
You have grown into two fine young men and your mom will live on in you forever. She was very proud of you guys and will always remain proud. You are in our thoughts always.

With Love
Kelly, Bud & Kaitlyn

Rick Hassett

July 26, 2008

Norbert,
So sorry for your loss.Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you at this rough time.
Rick

Joseph, Peggy, Justin and Domenick Mazza

July 22, 2008

Norbert, Billy and James,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will remember Diane and you in our prayers. We will always remember seeing Diane at ALL of Billy's baseball games. No matter what she was going thru, she was there. Whatever you need, we are but a few doors away.

Michael Galgano

July 21, 2008

Norbert, Billy, James

The Officers, Counselors and Members of Columbian Squires Circle #547 offer their hearfelt condolences at this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Galgano, CC
John DiSanto CS

Laura McCormack

July 21, 2008

To the Gerstner Family,

We are so sorry for your loss of your wife and mother. Through your very difficult time, we want you to know we are thinking of you and you have our support. We will pray for you and and your family.

Love, Pete/Laura McCormack & Boys

The Elefonte Family

July 18, 2008

Diane was a wonderful person and will truely be missed by many. Norbert, Billy and James you are in our prayers and hearts.

Linda Vetter

July 18, 2008

Dear Norbert and Family:

I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with her for six years at MKM Abstract. We kept in touch and she was always happy when I saw her at the Christmas Parties. May God bless you and keep your pain to a minimum. Love always.

Linda Vetter at MKM Abstract

Brigid and Tony crisostomo

July 18, 2008

To all the family I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Diane was a great person and superior mother.She was so proud of the boys sports, and went out of her way to be involved in every aspect of there lives.She was a special mother and friend in every aspect of the word. She will be very missed especially at all the family gatherings at Susan and Victors.My love and prayers for your family Norbert. Christine,Jennifer,and Susan I know you guys loved her as a sister Im very sorry for your loss. To Billy and James you are the wonderful young men you are today because of such a special mother,she will be with you always . Love and prayers ..Brigid and Tony

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