Photo courtesy of Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home - Ansonia
Ansonia, Connecticut
Mar 28, 1975 – Nov 3, 2018
ANSONIA: Diane M. (Shea) Carpenter, age 43, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2018, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Eric R. Carpenter.
Diane was born in Derby on March 28, 1975, loving daughter of George and Elizabeth Cirivola Shea of Ansonia. She was a graduate of Derby High School and attended Berkeley College in New York City. Diane was currently employed as Lead Teller Supervisor at Sikorsky Federal Credit Union in Shelton and previously at Wells Fargo Bank in Shelton. She and Eric loved to travel, especially cruises and trips to Maine, and attend concerts.
In addition to her husband and parents, she leaves to cherish her memory, a brother, Daniel Shea and his wife Melissa of Seymour, a sister, Karyn Shea of Ansonia, cherished nieces and nephew, Marissa Shea, Kayla Sanbrook and Brandon Shea, in-laws, Clarence and Deborah Carpenter of Ansonia and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and feline buddy, Jaxx.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday November 7, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDENAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday, November 8, 2018, Diane’s funeral service will begin at 10:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Jeffrey Gubbiotti officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia. The family sends a heart-felt thank you to the nurses at Smilow Cancer Center for their wonderful care given to Diane. Memorial contributions in Diane’s name may be made to Smilow Cancer Hospital’s “Closer to Free Fund”, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 or at www.giveclosertofree.org. For more information, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
Read MoreMay God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Valenti
November 08, 2018 | Acquaintance
Our family is so saddened to learn of Dianes' passing , we cannot imagine your pain and sorrow during this difficult time. It was a blessing to know her. Keeping all of her family, friends and co workers in our prayers.
Nancy and John Bittmann
November 08, 2018 | Derby, CT | Friend
I still can't believe she's gone. I've had so many memorable moments with both Diane and Karyn. I will cherish them until we meet again. Thank you for being apart of my life Diane! My deepest condolences to Karyn,Eric and the entire Shea family. I pray that in the days to come God brings you peace....with love always Lucy
Lucy McLean
November 07, 2018 | Hickory, NC | Friend
My heart goes out to the Shea and Carpenter families. Diane was so sweet and brought joy to every life she touched. I feel blessed to have known her.
Michael Civiello
November 07, 2018 | Novato, CA | Friend
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all .
The Finnucan family
November 07, 2018 | Derby, CT
Dear Karyn and family: Please accept our condolences about the loss of your precious Diane. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Deepest condolences: Carmen and Frank Summa
Mr and Mrs Frank Summa
November 07, 2018 | Ansonia, CT | Neighbor
Shea Family, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Diane. A great friend since early childhood. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during these difficult times.
Love David Anroman
David Anroman
November 07, 2018 | Ansonia, CT | Friend
Dear Shea & Carpenter Families,
Im so sorry to hear of Dianes passing, she was a beautiful person inside and outside. Sending prayers to both families during this difficult time, she will be missed dearly by everyone.
Kelly Ennis
November 06, 2018 | Seymour, CT | Friend
My deepest sympathy to the Carpenter family. I personally did not know Diane however my son Darren Pillo worked with her and spoke of her so favorably. I know that she will be sadly missed by many. God bess
Gail Sotir
November 06, 2018 | Milford, CT
