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Raymond Diana Obituary
Oriskany Falls
Raymond F. Diana, Sr., age 91, of College Street and most recently of the Presbyterian Home of CNY, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 7, 2012, at the home, surrounded by his loving family. Surviving are his wife, Sarah "Sally" Diana, of Oriskany Falls; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Barry Tallman, of Oriskany Falls; three sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond, Jr., and Vicky Diana, of Oriskany Falls, Robert "Bob" Diana and Kit Thurston, of Verona, and Dan and Connie Diana, of Madison; one brother, Anthony Diana, of Utica; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several special cousins. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Chabot, the nurses, therapist and staff at the Presbyterian Home for their compassionate care given to Ray during his stay at the home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Main Street, Oriskany Falls, NY, with Rev. Paul Carey celebrating. Spring burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Oriskany Falls, NY. Calling hours will be private at the Malecki Funeral Home, Inc., Vernon.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom D'Amico
February 25, 2012
Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Tom D'Amico Jr.(Montreal) and family.
Guy Marriott
February 19, 2012
Jean sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Jill Tardugno
February 14, 2012
Grandpa we love you so much. Thank you for all of the beautiful memories. You will be in our hearts forever. Until we meet again. Love you Jill, Mark, Jacob & Luke
David Duprey
February 9, 2012
I work with his son Robert and we have had many discussions about our families and he loves his parents very much. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Debra Grizzle
February 9, 2012
Mrs Diana, Jeannie and all, sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times with him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Regards,
Debra (Potts) Sullivan Grizzle
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