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You loved the Rays!!!!
December 30, 2014
Very proud family
December 30, 2014
Happy Birthday Diane. Today, Selena, Westley, Pam, Penny and myself will be going to NY, NY Pizza parlor and enjoying some great food in your honor. We all miss you terribly. Nana is w/Donald today at his home. Gen is back home safe in Cali. Everyone is doing well, and Valentina is growing up fast. She is so independent. We will all gather at your side at 5pm to bring you flowers and treats. We love you, rest in peace. Til we meet again. Your loving sister, JoAnn
Dear Diane Happy Birthday honey. Today I took more time to reflect on so many wonderful memories you brought to me. You gave me this photo .
December 30, 2013
October 1, 2013
This day will always be the day I hurt most. We are all moving forward. Your children are all doing remarkable. Valentina is so beautiful and smart just like her Gaga. We gather today to remember you and be with YOU!!! Life goes on as you will always be near in our hearts and minds. I LOVE YOU DIANE!!!
New cross, new picture. Pam made it again.
January 2, 2013
January 2, 2013
Never Forgotten. R.I.P.
January 2, 2013
Happy Birthday my sweet sister
January 2, 2013
Happy Birthday Diane.
This year would have marked your 56th year. Genevieve asked me to enjoy your favorite cookie w/you. I did. I felt your presence as I stood by you. We missed you ever so deeply during the holidays. We made sure we got together at Nana's like we did in years past. I missed you making one of your famous "New" Recipes, as you always liked to try it on us. Promised to keep you memorial fresh. Nana frequents it often. Everyone is moving forward as much as we can. I know you, Joe and Papa are enjoying peace. I Love You Diane.
December 30, 2012
Happy Birthday Mom...I can only fantasize what a great and impressionable grandmother you would have been to Valentina. I know you would have read her books after books and probably be still giving her a gift on every 1st of the month to celebrate another month birthday. You would have adorned her with your love and sweet simple pleasures. I know she was just opening a new chapter in your life too that you were excited about. I would give ANYTHING to turn back time. How we need you now more than ever. I know if we had the chance we would have done so many things different. I know you would have loved loved San Diego. And be amazed on how many bicyclists are here, all around...and every bicyclist reminds me of you. And I can only envision it being you and how you would have loved riding along the ocean and down the hills. I can picture you here perfectly. Happy Birthday Mom. I am sure its more beautiful than words can describe up there. And you are beautiful and happier than ever.
Dunia FEDEX
October 6, 2012
I miss you my Friend Love you R.I.P
Valentina
October 2, 2012
Love u Gaga
JoAnn Vega
October 1, 2012
My sweet sister Diane, you may have gone to the heavens but here on earth, you live w/me everyday of my life. I MISS YOU SO MUCH! Today brings me heartache remembering 2 yrs ago. It seems so surreal. You left us much too soon. We had so much life to live. You will live on through all our hearts. Valentina is starting to talk, even in Spanish. You would have enjoyed listening to her. RIP Diane. Say hi to Papa and Joe for us. I Love you.
Nevaeh Goldsborough
September 20, 2012
This is from your Granddaughter, Nevaeh Angel Goldsborough-Shaw 10 years old:) R.I.P.
Richard Cummings Jr.
March 14, 2012
Diane,
Thank you for always making me laugh and smile.
Rick
March 14, 2012
and congrats on 10 years!!! we all know you would have gotten there with flying colors because your strength is like no other!!!
March 14, 2012
Every day I feel your spirit. I know you are watching over all of us and I know you are watching Valentina. She is growing up so fast Mom. I know all the little blessings your hand was in. I love you.
John
March 12, 2012
Dear Diane
WOW! Today is 10 years sober for you! Another important day to cherish in your memory. Everyday I keep an AA medallion with your years to help me remember to strive to help others, share what was given by God's grace to me and to be at peace with those around me. You are deeply missed. Each day I look for the subtle signs of the nearness of your spirit. Happy Anniversary Sweet Diane
Ana Montalvo
October 2, 2011
Mi querida sobrina,
Agradezco a Dios haber tenido la oportunidad de compartir contigo breves momentos de tu vida. Para mi fueron muy especiales y jamás los olvidares. Llegaste justamente para acércanos a la familia y tu recuerdo nos une aún más y me queda la esperanza de estar con ellos nuevamente. Estoy segura que estas con Dios y que algún día nos volveremos a encontrar.
Siempre estarás en mi corazón y nunca te olvidare, tu tía Ana
Evelyn Montalvo
October 1, 2011
To my dearest cousin Diane:
Our brief encounters as children were a recollection of family that slowly faded away over the years. As life lead us in different paths, I never thought we could rekindle that sense of family.
Until the day you came to visit me in New York and all those years melted away. We talked for hours, shared our life stories and sorrows. Thereafter, we confided in each other without hesitation and made every effort to see each other when possible. We had a connection that can only be achieved by love for family. That is what I admired the most about you, your love for God and family. Through all your adversity you always had an unconditional faith and love for God. I am grateful for our time together and you will always have a special place in my heart.
Love always, Evelyn
Las primas
Rosa Diaz
October 1, 2011
My dear cousin Diane – I woke up today crying thinking about all you missed this year and how much your family misses you. Your children are so beautiful and your granddaughter is amazing. If we only had one more day with you to at least get the chance to say goodbye. It is so hard to grasp why you had to leave so soon. I regret not getting to know you more as it always seems we never have enough time to spend with those we love until it is too late. I do cherish the memories I have of you and how much I admired you as we were growing up. I never told you but you were a positive influence in my life and I am so grateful. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart. Love, Rosa Elaine
Diane peaceful, beautiful and serene
October 1, 2011
Dear Diane, Thank you for the millions of memories we shared! Oh how often you continue to remind me to thank God for all He has left me. You are so beautiful. I love you and miss you. Love John
Genevieve
September 30, 2011
Mom, I am trying not to think of all the negative things that surrounded your passing because that is not what you would want. I question every day what life really is about. I heard a quote the other day "we are put not on this earth to see through people but rather to see people through." Life is about the compassion and love we have towards life and the ones we have in our life. Without doing that, we have nothing. And you were the prime example of unconditional love and acceptance especially your last moments here. I am thinking of all your accomplishments and love you had for us today. I love you!
Stephanie Ramkisson
September 29, 2011
May you be resting in eternal peace. You would be so proud of the Mother Gen has become. She makes me so proud and gives Valentina so much love & attention. You've raised a wonderful woman who misses you everyday. God Bless the family you leave behind.
August 5, 2011
My sweet sister Diane,
There is not a day that goes by that we as a family do not think about you. Our hearts remain heavy, missing you, wanting you with us. Why did God need you so soon.
We love you Diane, till we meet again...JoAnn
John
March 12, 2011
Dear Diane, Your beautiful smile shows shining light of your love that takes away darkness. Today is a special day that we celebrate your 9th anniversary! Last spring we sat together and you got your chip and afterward stood hand in hand for the Our Father to close.
I am grateful for that important moment and the memory of meetings in spring time together following you as you jogged thru Queens. Selfishly I ask you to stay near me and wish I could again hold you close. Love you and miss you Sweett Diane
St Patricks NYC
John
December 30, 2010
Dear Sweet Diane, Happy Birthday honey. Thank you for the thought given me to retrace steps we had walked together. After leaving the Garden, I walked into Macy's on 34th and went where we set to meet when you visited. I knew you were by my side as we went from there over to 5th Ave and made our way up to St. Patricks Cathedral. Your thoughts to light candles, sit quietly and share prayers were perfect. Your beauty shines on in memories you give me to embrace. Thank you for walking again with me. Love John
Diane enjoying an outing at the mall
December 30, 2010
Happy Birthday Diane! There hasn't been a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I will always remember all the birthday celebrations we shared. I will always cherish your sweet smile & infectious laughter. Your children are all doing well, and Valentina is growing ever so quickly. Mom is doing the best she can. She truly misses her best friend. We missed you immensely during this holiday season. Remembering those wonderful new desserts you would try to bake for us. Go enjoy your cake w/Papa & Joe and all the rest of our family that has joined you in the heavens. I wish so badly you were here w/us today so I could give you a hug on your 54 year. My heart is very heavy today. I will run for you today to hear the birds and feel the sunshine on my face. I love you my sweet sister Diane. Forever missed. JoAnn
John Skinner
December 25, 2010
Dear Amelia, JoAnn, Donald, Genevieve, Selena, and Robert - My prayers will continue to ask God to make His face shine upon you and grant each of you peace. Every day I search to feel and see Diane's nearness and have a chance to experience again all the love, happiness, joy of the millions of memories we shared. Diane, I love you and miss you. Peace be with you all
October 19, 2010
October 19, 2010
JoAnn Vega
October 19, 2010
My beloved sister Diane, God called you home early, but we are left here with a huge whole in all our hearts. You are a great inspiration to all whom had the pleasure of knowing you. We will do our best to live on as you would have wanted us to. Aim for the stars, live life to the absolute fullest. Dream. I promise you w/all my heart I will be there for your children and our mother whom you shared such a special bond with. My life will be forever changed. I love you, rest in peace.
Jill Wright
October 18, 2010
I was shocked to hear the news. I met Diane a few years ago at Yana and it was always great to talk to her. She was so upbeat and into fitness and a joy for me to spend many great conversations with her, as well as many laughs:-)I will miss her dearly at meetings. She was such an inspiration to so many of us! I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you. God bless your family
Selena Glass
October 17, 2010
This one is for you Mom, I love you dearly.
Diane's granddaughters baptism 8.23.10
Genevieve Almodovar
October 17, 2010
My heart is full of pain, my head bowed in sorrow. The loss of my mother is far greater than ever imagined, I never imagined my mother's life taken so early. My mom was a strong willed woman who enjoyed helping others and gave everything she had to those who needed it. I will always remember the last year we spent together and all the small kind gestures you did just to show me you loved me. Every chocolate chip cookie I eat is for you. Valentina will surely know what an amazing grandmother she had for the first 3 months of her life and how much you adored her. Fly with the angels.
October 16, 2010
My heart is full of pain, my head bowed in sorrow. The loss of my mother is far greater than ever imagined, I never imagined my mother's life taken so early. My mom was a strong willed woman who enjoyed helping others and gave everything she had to those who needed it. I will always remember the last year we spent together and all the small kind gestures you did just to show me you loved me. Every chocolate chip cookie I eat is for you. Valentina will surely know what an amazing grandmother she had for the first 3 months of her life and how much you adored her. Fly with the angels.
Ken Drake
October 14, 2010
To Selena, Rob and Genevieve: It is with great sadness that I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother. I was out of town from 9/29 until 10/10 and just learned of this horrible accident. I worked with your mom for many years, and I know how much she loved her three children. Seven years ago, your mom and I dated for some time. I fell in love with your mom and know her as a very caring person. She helped me through a tough time in my life and I tried to return the same support to her. Like many others that have had the priviledge of knowing this beautiful lady, I will miss her greatly and know that my life now has a void in it that can never be filled. I hope the best for you three in the future. With my deepest condolences, Ken Drake.
October 14, 2010
Diane was a special friend and co-worker to me. After 6 ½ enjoyable years of working together, she resigned earlier this year to become an active grandma, which seemed to be her life’s wish. Her accident was devastating to me and her other co-workers. She was so productive in her life – holding several positions of responsibility at our company, Pride-Mark Promotions, Greiner Engineering and Fed Ex. She was also a pharmacist on Long Island. And I’m saddened by not knowing of her other positions. But her most important challenge was raising her three children to be responsible self-supporting adults. She worked tirelessly at this sometimes arduous task. I pray that her hard work results in success for Selena, Robert and Genevieve.
Mitch Bentley
Mary Helen Gregory
October 13, 2010
To the family of Diane, I knew her only by speaking with her on the phone throughout the years she worked with Mitch. She was extremely helpful and accurate. I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to all of you and will keep you in my prayers. Diane is surely with the angels above.
Paula Huzella
October 11, 2010
To Diane's family, May you find comfort in knowing Diane is with her brother and father. We cannot begin to imagine the depth of your loss. Our prayers go out to you. The Huzella's
joyce
October 9, 2010
JoAnn and Family I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you and guide you through this time of sorrow.
Love, joyce
Ann Dugan
October 8, 2010
Dear family of Diane,
You did not know me but a friend told me about your tragic loss and I want to send my deepest sympathy. I watched the news video and saw the picture of Diane at the Baptism in August. I was at that Baptism for another family. I am from Buffalo, NY and we came in for the event. Why I am telling you this is my husband was recently killed jogging by a driver who also ran through a red light, his picture is in the background of the pictures shown on the news. God must need help, to take way 2 wonderful people out of this world and to think they were in the same Church together a few months ago as strangers. I truly understand your pain and send peace and love to your family.
October 8, 2010
To The Vega family,and Selena, Robert and Genevieve. My heart breaks for each of you. Diane was such an amazing lady with unbelievable strength and faith. You will find strength during difficult times by reflecting on her character and determination. I, Scott Glass, promise to always be here for each of you. Be it for companionship or advice, or someone just to listen, I AM HERE FOR YOU. God bless each one of you and RIP Diane. Keep our seats ready. For one day, we will all be together again. Amen
Eliz. Kelly
October 7, 2010
I met Diane at Yana , from the moment I met her I could tell she was a very geniune and compassionate person. Though I only knew her for a brief time, I feel fortunate that I was able to have have had the opportunity to have met her. When she shared in the meetings at Yana, it was obvious that she was compasionate and grateful to be living a happy and sober life. My condolences go out to the family, I am the same age and also have three children, I can only imagine the painful loss that you are feeling right now with the loss of such a loving and caring person, please take comfort in knowing that she was a true example and inspiration to those around her, and was very well liked by the Yana family. May God give you the strength to endure these tough times and know that her memory lives deeply in the hearts of all that came to know her. With my deepest sympathy.
Diana Camp
October 7, 2010
JoAnn and family, my deepest condolences go out to you all. May the memories of Diane's life, and what she contributed to yours, keep you all strong. I am so sorry for your loss. With heartfelt sympathy.
October 7, 2010
My dearest Selena and Genevieve, Robert, Joann, and all the rest of your relatives. My heart is breaking at the sorrow I feel for your loss. God be with you all.
Love and Prayers,
Bonnie Glass (Nana Bonnie)
S
October 7, 2010
Holding you all close in my heart, my prayers are with you..........
Love,
Sue Youngman Vervaeke
October 6, 2010
I will miss you and the beautiful smile. See you later! Barbara
Vicki Flint
October 6, 2010
Dear JoAnn,
I was so sad to hear the news of your sister. My heart is hurting for you and your family. Please know that I am praying that God wraps you and your family in his arms and brings you the comfort you need.
Love, Vicki
Alexias Sharoky
October 6, 2010
Selena,
It was a pleasure to be with you last Wednesday night, dinner, dancing, hearing you talk about your Mom that night, and tucking you into bed, kissing you on the forehead...It breaks my heart to know you and your family are going through such a terrible loss.
You are a special young lady and I am so glad I got to know you, being such a good friend of my son's since High School....you are in my heart!
Much Love,
Alexias Sharoky & the Sharoky Family
peter martin
October 6, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Sincerly, Peter Martin and Family.
Katie Kubiak
October 6, 2010
My prayers go out to the family
Nancy Starzynski
October 6, 2010
JoAnn, Amelia, Donald and family- Our families have known each other for a long time. We cherish the memories of hanging out at your O.P. home and the fun and comfort of being with you all. Although it's been a very long time since we've seen Diane her loss is strongly felt by us all. Rest in God's hands Diane.
Jo- God bless you and your family and give you comfort and peace. We love you and pray for you.
The Torres Family
Buffalo, NY
Ana Gonzales
October 6, 2010
Our most sincere condolenses, may she rest in peace and may the Lord bring her family strength during these times.
Laura McKenna
October 6, 2010
Millie,
I am praying for you and your family. Please let me know what I can do for you.
Laura McKenna
Mike Wilkins
October 6, 2010
Joann,Iwant you to know how I AM THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR fAMILY IN THESE DIFFACULT AND SAD MOMENTS AND I'M HERE FOR YOU , SINCERLY ,Mike Wilkins
October 6, 2010
Sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Our heart felt sympathy to her family.
Sincerely,
Orchard Park Class of 1974
Diane's high school class in Orchard Park, NY
I understand your passion Diane
Laura Hoffman
October 6, 2010
As a cyclist...I am touched by this tragedy - I am sorry for the family's loss.
October 6, 2010
I Did know Diane, but it was pleasing to meet friends and Family at celebration Prayer Sunday. Lord Bless, Larry McGrath (owner Spruce & Himes)
Kym
October 6, 2010
JoAnn - We are so sorry for your loss. Know that she is watching over you and your family and that she will always be with you. We are here for you if you need anything.
Love, Kym & Cookie
Dunia Orellana
October 6, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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