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Diane Parsons Obituary
Ask anyone, Diane Moore Parsons treated people like royalty. Ask her husband, Howard Parsons, what she did in her free time.
"Spoil me," he said.
Her guinea pigs ate carefully prepared salad, and she had special wildlife peanut butter for the squirrels. She would iron the underwear of her loved ones, even after they protested.
Her son Frank Tatum remembers how his sister had a cat so ornery that it was about to get her evicted. Suddenly, it belonged to Mrs. Parsons and was pleasant.
"Within two weeks that mean cat became like a big, spoiled couch cushion," he said. "Just a little time around my mother . . ."
Mrs. Parsons, 58, of Malta, N.Y., was a tax technician at the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, visiting the World Trade Center on business. "She was drop-dead gorgeous and totally unselfish," Mr. Parsons said of his wife of two years, who was also called Dani (he'd spell it Danny). On his kitchen table, underneath all the paperwork pertaining to Sept. 11, Mr. Parsons recently found the last birthday card she had sent him, which expressed how much she loved him. "That just broke me up today," he said.
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Patrick
February 7, 2025
Awesome and very kind person.
My family visited NYC for the 1st time in July 2024. My wife took this photo while we were visiting the 9/11 Memorial. I thought I'd share. RIP
Rodney
July 26, 2024
Diane Parsons
June 3, 2020
May she rest and peace.
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The Lucas Family
January 4, 2020
Sending our continued deepest sympathy to your family. Daily may God give the needed comfort and support. Dani is still greatly missed and is not forgotten.
Larry Ratcliffe
September 12, 2019
I alway looked forward to seeing Dani and Howie when at Bishops Gate! Both were so Friendly and caring! They always made you feel right at home!
September 11, 2019
You are remembered always.
Patrick Barton
March 28, 2018
Dani is my God Mother. My mother Patty Anne took Dani(who was like 11 years younger) to a Mechanicville movie theater to see the movie "Bambi". When David and I where like 11, Cliff and Dani took us to see "Bambi" That's what I call Full Circle. Dani was my cousin, because of age difference My Aunt plus Clifton Tatum will Always be the Barton kids uncle.
Jacob Parsons
November 29, 2017
Praying for y'all from Wyoming.
S.J. Friscia III
February 24, 2017
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
David Alexander
October 8, 2013
To the family of Diane Parsons: Shortly after the 9/11 tragedy, my mother, my mother, Mary Plocki Moller told me that her mother, Louise Moore Plocki had had a niece who worked in one of the towers and had died that day. On a recent trip to NYC, I visited the 9/11 memorial, located Diane's inscription, and was encouraged by a friend to capture an impression of the inscription with a paper and crayon impression. While I did not know Diane personally (though we may have met at one of the Moore reunions), I did want to reach out to her survivors and let you all know that her extended family is thinking of you. [email protected]
Debby
September 15, 2011
i didnt know Diane Parsons, but i knew her son Frank. my father knew Diane and told what a wonderful lady she was. Frank, my prayers go out to you and your family. my you finally have peace. know your mom is watching over you and she loves you.
Brenda Gavigan
September 10, 2011
gone but not ever forgotten tax and finance employee
Larry Ratcliffe
May 6, 2011
Dani, I hope that this brings some peace to you and all that perished with you. You are still missed.
Ben Hackett
June 17, 2010
She sounds like she was a wonderful soul. My thougths are with you and your family.
taylor parsons
September 11, 2009
this family is in my prayer
P Tabbernor
January 26, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 29, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Lois Newman
September 11, 2006
Diane (Dani) was not only a good person she was a fantastic cousin. I miss her very much and always will. I still pray to her every night. The one thing I remember about her was when she was younger, she wore so much make-up you really could not see how pretty she really was. But that was Dani.
Patrick Barton
September 11, 2003
David,Karen and Frankie, I just wanna say, when my brother George was staying at my Mom's house (dying from lung cancer)your Mom was the only one George wanted to see. George was always a to himself person, and even more so when he was sick. Your Mom made his day whenever she stopped and visited with him. I just wanna say i am so sorry, and it probably sounds odd for me to say, but George didnt smile often, but i bet he's smiling now that he has such a Wonderful and Kind Cousin up there to talk to. your cousin Patrick
Dinda Paffen
March 6, 2003
David, Karen, Frankie: God bless you. Your mother was a beautiful woman. She loved you kids very much. She is very dearly missed. Love to you all, Your cousin Dinda
Valeria Davis
September 13, 2002
To the family of Diane Parsons
On the anniversary of September 11, here in Brownwood, Texas this community wanted to do something special on this day to remember all the families who lost their loved ones, so we got to chose a name of one of the victims in New York, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania and continue to pray for them throughout this year. On that night we lite a candle, prayed and want to let you know that they are not forgotten. Texas may be far from you but we are all family in Christ.
I am praying for you and reading the tribute here on the internet about Diane and her family mades it more personal. May God bless you and I pray that you will receive the strength that you will need to get through each and every day.
Klaas Toelen
September 13, 2002
Dear family of Parsons Diane M M,
I'm just an ordinary boy from Belgium, Europe, but that's not really true. You might have heard somthing from the 'ROLLING REQUIEM'. On september 11th, in more than 25 countries all over the world, thousands of singers come around and sang Mozart's Requiem as a tribute to the victimes of 9/11.
I sung along in Brussels, Belgium with the boys choir 'Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino' what means sing to the Lord.On those concerts all over the world everybody who sung weared a badge with one victim's person on it for each. The victim I sang for was your beloved Diane. So each victim had a voice over the world. It was emotional but it was quite an experience. I traced the name of Diane and I just wanted to say how sorry I am for you and for Diane.Much like other people I was close the attacks on 9/11. My depthmother and her husband and their child lived in Atlanta for 2 years.I visited the United States yet once in 1997 on a concert tour. I can imagine that things will never be the same again. I want to comfort you that Diane still had a voice and she will always have in my heart. Sincereley yours, Klaas
Kathie Morris
September 12, 2002
Howie, Frank, Karen and David
I will remember Dani always as my good friend. She was a very happy and kind person. She was so much fun to be with. May God bless and comfort you. Kathie
Pam Villano
September 11, 2002
Howard and family and Frank, Karen, and Dave.
I am so sorry for your loss,Dani was such a special person and as long as I have known her she always would have the brighest smile and when she would speak to you, you knew she was focusing fully on you, when she would look at you, you could see the warmth and love in her eyes. She had the most beautiful eyes. She was full of life, and love and you could see this in her the moment you looked at her.
She will be greatly missed.
My Love to you all and know that you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless you.
Ryan Perlowin
September 11, 2002
Hi, my name is Ryan Perlowin and I just wanted to say that today, September 11th, 2002, I carried a card about your loved one, Mrs. Parsons, around with me all day in honor of her. I just wanted to tell you that I was honored to be able to carry around her card and sort of get to know her in my own special way. I know you must be going through a lot of pain and suffering right now, but I just want to tell you how bad I feel and send my condolences.
My condolences,
Ryan Perlowin
courtney shook
September 11, 2002
dear diane's family,
i did a report on diane for school i thought she sounded like a very nice person, and i am very sorry or your loss.
Kim and Tom Carroll
September 11, 2002
Dani, today is the anniversary of this terrible tragedy, yet we can still see your beautiful face and feel your presence with us, each and every day. You were a gentle, kind, and very giving woman, and we were very fortunate to have you as our neighbor. Reggie and Wrigley miss your generosity as well. Each and every day we are out in our garden, we think of you, and the beautiful garden that you kept as well. Your flowers still flourish. Our hearts go our to Howie and the rest of your family. There is a void next door, but you will always be remembered. May god bless you now and always. You are an angel looking down at each one of us, and that is certaily a comfort. You are missed!
tommy messore jr
September 10, 2002
diane"dani" moore was my cousin and my bestest friend when i was little ..she made it a point to take me with her and her friends when she went fishing etc..she was so intelligent, so full of life,so beautiful...i often told myself when i grow older i want a girl friend that is as beautiful as dani..i remember once , i was seven or eight years old,dani had taken me to the marina in stillwater to see the boats...we were having dinner at my grandmothers so it was just down the road ...i was stung by a bumblebee while we were there i went into anaphlactic shock...dani put me in the wagon and dragged me back up the hill to my grandmothers .i fell out of the wagon several times, but she put me back in it and got me to my grandmothers home ..my parents brought me to the drs...and he treated me ...without dani i would not be here today...and now she's not here and the world is missing a beautiful person....i'll nevwer forget you dee...love..your little cousin tommy
Candace England
September 9, 2002
Dear Diane Marie Moore Parsons and family,
You are all in my prayers, even though I do not know you personally and you me, but I am a student representing St Pius X in Houston, Tx, I am a sophomore and at my school we all recieved a hospital wristband today and mine happened to have your name on it, I am fasting for the next ten days to represent you and your family. You are deeply remembered in my heart and others, if anyone has any information that I can have to let me know how Diane lived her life please email me at: [email protected]
Florence E. Ryan
September 4, 2002
I grew up in Stillwater and remember Dani and her parents sitting on their porch.. She was beautiful child.. You are missed by all your friends in Stillwater.....GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
Bill Smith
July 17, 2002
Diane, I knew you as Danny Moore while growing up in Stillwater in the 1950s and 60s. We shall ALWAYS remember.
A friend
July 16, 2002
I am sending prayers to the family. I grew up in Stillwater and went to school with Diane's children. You are all in my thoughts.
Amy Kasson
July 2, 2002
I remember the warm smile, and the comfort of a hug, from a woman I barely knew. I was told I met Diane on several occasions, while visiting my father, Bill, at his office. My dad and Diane worked together at Tax and Finance. The last time I met Diane was at the open house of the Bishop's Gate resturant she and Howard owned. She told me I turned into a beautiful woman, I was 32. I told her the same. I know Diane will be missed by everyone she has touched. She IS a beautiful woman.
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. May you rest in his loving peace forever more.
Billy Parsons
April 14, 2002
Sorry for the lost and i know she will be in everyones memory forever.
M Edwards
April 10, 2002
Howard, my heart really goes out to your and your family. You and I worked together many years before you retired. While you were not married to Diane at that time, I remember her as well. I am really sad about all of this. I wish you well in your future.
Shauna Parsons
April 9, 2002
I wanted to send condolences to families of September 11th- but there are so many- But then-I found Diane's tribute, and we share a last name- so I thought I would try and send comfort to her family. My life has been forever changed since the events on that fateful day- as I am sure yours have, too. Just know that you are in the prayers of so many Americans- not just ones you share a name with. May God bless you- and help you keep all the good memories close at hand.
Anonymous
March 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN...DIANE PARSONS AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Mike Bubniak
March 11, 2002
Always in our prayers and never forgotten...
NYS Dept of Tax and Finance
Audit Group 3
Albany, NY
Walter Gay
March 11, 2002
Another Tax and Finance employee extends his condolences. God be with you.
Aaron Montena
January 7, 2002
God Bless you and your family .
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Karyn, Tim and Nikole Zorn
October 5, 2001
Diane, may God keep you forever safe in his arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours on a daily basis. You will forever be remembered as a national hero. God Bless you...
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