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Diane Swilley Obituary
Resident of Santa Clara
Feb. 26, 1932-July 13, 2012
Diane Patricia Swilley passed away on July 13, 2012 with her loving family by her side.
Diane was born in San Francisco, CA to George and Ann Demetrak, an only child. She was devoted to her loving parents. Diane grew up in San Francisco, graduated from Lincoln High School and Lone Mountain College. In 1952 she married the love of her life James Swilley, they moved to Mt. View, and raised their family.
Diane is survived by her loving children, Stephen Swilley of Oakdale, Linda Thompson of Santa Clara, Ca, Laura Antonopoulos of Santa Clara, Ca, and Stuart Swilley of Land O Lakes, Fl. And her grandchildren Justin, Danny, and Johnny Swilley, Melissa Rubio, Patricia, Diane, and Roger Antonopoulos and 5 great grandchildren. Her kind and loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
Friends & family are invited to a Memorial Mass to be held Thursday July 26, 2012 at 6pm at St. Clares Chapel, 725 Washington St., Santa Clara, CA.
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