Diane M. Maruzzi

It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane Marie (LaBella) Maruzzi, age 80, of Saugus, who passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27th, with family by her side.
Born and raised in East Boston, Diane met the love of her life, Robert Maruzzi, at just 15 years old. Together, they shared 59 years of marriage-filled with love, laughter, dancing, and an unwavering devotion to one another.
Known affectionately as Nan, Auntie Di, and jokingly as Lady Di, Diane was a constant source of strength, laughter, kindness, and unconditional love. A talented seamstress and furniture salesperson at Sears, she also took great joy in her time with the Red Hat Society and her work at the Saugus Senior Center. Diane was always ready to lend a hand and brighten a room with her humor.
Her passions were many: sewing, baking, knitting, playing cards and Rummikub, and, most of all, spending time with her cherished grandchildren. Diane had a gift for bringing people together with effortless warmth and ease -her home was always open, her table always full. She welcomed others not just into her home but into her life and heart through countless celebrations, filled with her many friends and her large close knit extended family.
Diane's legacy lives on in the stitches she sewed, the recipes she shared, the dances she led and the lives she touched. Her memory will be carried forward in every story told, every card game played with a passion to win, and laughter inspired by her example.
Diane Maruzzi was the daughter of the late Gerard and Alba Marie (Manzo) LaBella. A resident of Saugus for 58 years. Diane Maruzzi is survived by her two children; Sandra Nigro, her husband Kevin and Michael Maruzzi, his wife Arlene; two grandchildren, Katelin Simas, her husband Gilbert, Michael Nigro, his wife Grace; two sisters, Barbara Emma (husband Salvatore) and Geraldine Ventre (husband Charles); three brothers, Anthony LaBella (wife Ann Marie), Gerard LaBella (late wife Patricia) and Alan LaBella (wife Debbie). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Diane will be remembered always for her giving spirit, her welcoming heart, her humor and her joy for life. She nurtured her family with endless love, supported everyone around her with generosity, and found her greatest pride in the laughter and accomplishments of her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane's memory may be made to the Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus on Monday, November 3rd at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.