Annette Marie DiSano

Annette Marie DiSano passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2024, in Corte Madera, California, following a brief illness. Born on June 16, 1947, in Los Angeles to Joseph and Antoinette DiSano, she is survived by her devoted sister Joann DiSano and Joann's partner Jim Koester. She was "Nettie" to her dear cousin Barbara Kaiser, and her daughters Jenna and Devon. Countless friends, near and far will miss her vibrant spirit.

A lifelong learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and adventure, Annette was passionate about enriching her life experiences. She grew up in Los Angeles, California where she received a Bachelor's degree in Fashion & Design from California State University, Long Beach, and an MBA in Marketing & Finance from the University of Southern California.

In her twenties, Annette was a flight attendant during the Vietnam War, which ignited her adventurous spirit. Her travels took her to diverse cultures in Vietnam, Japan, Italy, Ireland, Tanzania, England, Canada, Mexico, and France. To further embrace her love for languages, she took Italian classes "just for fun."

During Annette's business career she held the positions of Director of Sales & Marketing, Chief Operating Officer or President at these firms: HuntWesson/ConAgra, Aromatic Industries/Mennen Company, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp, Infinifty Systems/Harman Int'l, Sonance, Golden State Int'l and Netshare. She was highly regarded by her co-workers due to her firm but fair approach and then as one-of-the-gang after work.

Annette was dedicated to sharing her love for art and culture. She was actively involved in multiple book clubs and volunteered as an enthusiastic docent for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Committed to community service, she served on the boards of Marin Services for Women, Marketing Executives Networking Group and City Car Share, and was a member of the Finance Committee for Corte Madera.

Annette's creative side shone through in her sewing skills, photography, gardening, painting and cooking. She was especially known for her festive dinner parties. Her book club members were most enthusiastic when it was her time to host their events.

Known by her family and friends as a true renaissance woman, Annette viewed life as a canvas full of possibilities. She approached each day with the belief that life was an open invitation to experience new adventures. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her and experienced her joy.

Please join us in a Memorial Celebration at:

The Spinnaker

100 Spinnaker Dr.

Sausalito, CA 94965.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1pm.

Free Valet Parking and Lunch.

Please RSVP to Jenna Kaiser at: jennakaiserw@gmail.com or 415 314 1144.

A check donation in Annette's memory can be made to:

FAMSF Docent Commemorative Fund.

Mail check to:

FAMSF (Attention Olivia Jiang - Accounting Dept).

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive.

San Francisco, Ca 94118

Or you can donate through the email link below:

https://donate.famsf.org/

Please notate in memo line 'docent council/Annette.