Ms. Diane Marie (Gruskowski) Kochilaris

BEVERLY - Ms. Diane Marie (Gruskowski) Kochilaris, 63 of Beverly, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Danvers, she was the daughter of Victoria (Pawlowski) Gruskowski and the late John Gruskowski. Raised and educated in Danvers, she was a graduate of Danvers High School and continued her education at Essex Agricultural earning her certificate in Health Services. Diane had been employed at Beverly Hospital as an Administrative Assistant in the Critical Care Unit for 40 years. Her caring and nurturing personality allowed her to excel in a profession she cherished each and every day. A loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, family was Diane's greatest treasure. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and her many friends she had at Beverly Hospital. A skilled cook, Diane had a unique way of turning any meal into a delicious and signature dish. She loved to entertain her family and would always create different ways to improve and decorate her home. Her legacy will be remembered dearly by her loving family and many friends. In addition to her mother, Victoria of Danvers, Diane is survived by her daughter, Lisa Diane Kochilaris of Lowell and her son, Sean Michael Kochilaris and his wife Katelyn (Ora) Kochilaris of Sandown, NH, her grandchildren, Nora Diane Kochilaris and Grayson Larry Neil Kochilaris, her brother Kenneth J. Gruskowski of Rowley and nieces, Melissa Callahan of Peabody and Lynne Gruskowski of Lincoln, NH. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) Danvers on Wednesday, May 22nd from 4 to 8 P.M. all other services will be private. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.