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Diane DeCicco Hoke

Diane Hoke Obituary

NATICK Diane DeCicco Hoke, of Natick, died unexpectedly, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Thomas C. Hoke; mother of Jonathan David Hoke and Juliana Mei Hoke, both of Natick; daughter of Joseph F. DeCicco and his wife, Gertrude, of Belmont, and the late Anna M. (Pasquale) DeCicco; sister of Joseph F. DeCicco Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Chelmsford; and aunt of Brittney Anna and Andrew Francis DeCicco. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours, Thursday, Nov. 20, 4 to 8 p.m., at Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. (Rte. 16), Wellesley Hills, and to a funeral service, Friday, Nov. 21, at 11:30 a.m., at The Story Chapel of Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge. Diane studied and loved literature and drama. In her early career, she worked tirelessly to help build her family's business, American Home Toy Parties. When she started her family, her focus shifted to caring for her children and their education. She cared deeply for all children and served on the Board of Trustees at Summit Montessori School and Allegro Music School, and as a volunteer to the Mass DSS Foster Care Review Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's memory to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Diane Hoke

23 Entries

Ivy Forman Sutton

November 25, 2008

Dear Tom:

We are all so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife Diane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Judie Forman and Tammy (Forman) Lipschultz

Ken Lewis and Family

November 20, 2008

Dear Tom,

On behalf of my entire family, our sincere condolences go out to you and your family for your loss. Diane and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

CLARENCE & BUZ MILLER

November 20, 2008

DEAR TOM & CHILDREN,
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
OUR LOVE,
UNCLE CLARENCE AND AUNT BUZZ

November 20, 2008

Our sincerest condolences to Tom,Jonathan and Juliana. We are deeply saddened by your unfortunate loss. Diane will be missed by all who knew her.

Valerie Pawson & John Panetta

Lisa Welch-Stevens

November 20, 2008

Our thoughts are with you all. Diane was so loving and wonderful to our daughter Laura, sharing family vacations with her on the Cape during the past few years, sharing family dinners with her. Jon is a wonderful young man, and we so enjoyed his visit to our home in Colorado. Jon and his sister are shining testaments to Diane's love and memory and life.

ED & LUCY SHOOSHANIAN

November 19, 2008

To the DeCicco and Hoke families our sincere sympathies for the untimely loss of Diane.
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time

Katherine Garrahan

November 19, 2008

Dear Tom, Jonathan, and Juliana,

I will always hold so many warm memories of Diane, and am so grateful that she opened her heart to my children and me from the minute we met her at "Linda and Binki's". I am thankful for all she taught me over the years, and how generous she was with her talents, time, humor and intelligence. I will especially remember how very proud she was of each of you. I am so sorry, and will miss her tremendously.

love,
Katherine

Joann Hockensmith

November 19, 2008

Dear Tom, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Your memories are forever in your heart.
Joann and Sug

Michael Radin

November 19, 2008

Tom and Family - Our deepest condolences. Dianne was a passionate supporter of enriching our community and the lives of children - particularly in the arts. Her warmth and devotion will foreever be a beacon and continue her many legacies.

John Mahaney

November 19, 2008

Mr Hoke, Jonathan, Juliana,
My deepest sorrow and prayers go out to you. I'll always remember Diane and the love and companionship she showed not only you, her own family, but all those lucky enough to know her.

Debra Daniels Radin

November 19, 2008

Tom & family, Our hearts are saddened to hear about Diane's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Debra Daniels & Michael Radin

November 19, 2008

Our sympathies and prayers are with you all during these difficult times.

Heidi and Jay McInerney

Chris Roache

November 19, 2008

Tom, Jonathan, Julianna & the DeCicco family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I knew Diane for 10 years and I am still shocked over what has happened. I will certainly miss the talks on the phone and her great sense of humor. May God bless each and every one of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Aufiero

November 19, 2008

Joe, Mary and Family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Sharon & Jim Aufiero

Mary Beth Crook

November 19, 2008

Tom, Jonathan, and Juliana,
We were so saddened to learn of the loss of Diane. Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. Diane was a wonderful friend who was genuinely interested in everyone. She had a great passion for family, education, arts and politics and laced it with her wit and charm. She will be dearly missed.
Jonathan and Juliana, you were the apple of your mother’s eye, her pride and joy, and her love will always be part of you.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary Beth, Ralph, Mark and John

Mary Beth Crook

November 19, 2008

Pat Curley

November 19, 2008

I have so many fun memories and so many beautiful memories of Diane from the high school days. I am truly saddened by this news and will keep her memory and her family in my prayers.

Judy Wells

November 19, 2008

Tom & Family:
So sorry to hear about the loss of Diane. Hope you and your family are doing well. You are all in our prayers. Take care.
Jim & Judy Wells

George and Lucille Demirjian

November 19, 2008

Dear DeCicco and Hoke family. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Diane was truly a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Stephen & Kathy Wallace

November 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Stephen, Kathy, Ryan, Craig and Colleen Wallace

Nancy Novelline Clayburgh

November 19, 2008

I first met Diane in 1969 at Emmanuel College. We had a BLAST in college. Boston was our playground, and Diane was always enthusiastic about any activity in the City. She was a fun person, always ready for an adventure. I remember when she met the love of her life, Tom...their beautiful wedding, the birth of her first child, Jonathan, and her trip to China that brought them Julianna. Diane was a generous, thoughtful, and lovely woman. I have always been proud to be her friend.

Ilyssa Frey

November 18, 2008

I am so, so sad to hear of Diane's passing. She was a gentle soul, a gentlewoman in every way - intelligent, kind, funny and engaging. Diane and I shared a love of the written word; she was a wonderful writer. I knew her for only a year but she made a significant impression on me, and I will miss her. My deepest condolences to Diane's husband, children, family and friends.

Thom Greenlaw

November 18, 2008

I was truly saddened to learn of Diane's passing. She has been a trusted and close colleague on the Board of Trustees at Summit Montessori school where she served as our marketing expert. Her warm smile and visionary advice will be sorely missed. I am truly sorry for your loss

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