Diane Resto

Diane Resto, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at the age of 68 in Keyport, New Jersey. Born on March 18, 1957, in Manhattan, New York, Diane's life was a testament to the power of compassion and the enduring strength of family bonds.
Diane's journey began as the cherished daughter of her parents Antonio Resto and Ramona Ortiz. She was born and raised in Manhattan, New York by her mother and beloved grandparents Antonio & Ramonita Ortiz. She eventually moved to New Jersey, where she raised her two loving daughters, Monica and Michelle. When her daughters were young teenagers, Diane met and married Jerry Smith and later moved to South Jersey. They eventually settled in Keyport. After Jerry's passing many years later, Diane remained in Keyport where she enjoyed a peaceful life by the waterfront.
Diane's professional life was dedicated to the medical and healthcare field when she was raising her daughters. She served with diligence and empathy as a medical transcriptionist.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Diane's passion for music, particularly the church music ministry, resonated through her role as a church pianist and singer. Her fingers danced across the keys, each note a prayer, each melody a celebration of her faith. Her Christian faith and love of worship music is a legacy she joyfully shared with her family and community, creating a soundtrack of memories that will forever echo in the hearts of those she touched.
Diane was a selfless, giving and God fearing woman who was never afraid to share her love for Jesus to anyone who would listen and wanted to know him personally. She was a giver and a blessing to anyone in need. She was bold with her faith in God and never too shy to pray for someone including strangers.
Diane leaves behind her beloved daughters, Monica Coello who resides in California and Michelle Dones in Florida, who, along with Michelle's husband David, became the pillars of Diane's world. She is also survived by her loving mother, Ramona Ortiz, her brother, Edward Resto, his daughter Melina Resto and sister, Sonia Leggitt and her husband Eric, and her daughter Nicole Rhodenbeck.
A loving mother and adored grandmother, Diane's greatest joy was found in the laughter and embraces of her cherished granddaughter's Nina, Olivia, and Lisette Dones. Her nurturing spirit and boundless affection for her family were the cornerstones of Diane's life, and her presence was a warm and comforting light in their lives.
Arrangements were entrusted to Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730. In respect of her family's wishes, Diane will be privately cremated. For information, or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.
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