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Paul W. Harris Funeral Home Inc. - RochesterDiane Wilson Obituary
Diane R. Wilson
10/30/1944 - 9/2/2025
Diane Rossi Wilson of Irondequoit: Tuesday September 2, 2025 at age 80. Pre-deceased by her parents Ralph and Phyllis Rossi (1980), husband Robert (2021). Diane is survived by her children, Brian (Denise) Colon, Blair (Tricia) Wilson & Erica Wilson. Grandchildren: Amanda Colon, Christian Colon, Evan Colon and Zoe Wilson. Aunt: Suzanne (late Richard) Palmateer and family. Sister: Donna (the late Walter) Reis and family, also enormous number of cousins & friends.
Diane was an employee of The Greece Town Court and a beloved employee of the East Irondequoit Central School District for many years. She was involved for 14 years with the East Irondequoit Marching Band including fundraising, band camp & numerous trips stateside and abroad. She also supported the Eastridge High School musicals as a stage manager, props coordinator & "MOM" to many students.
Diane was an avid collector of cookbooks and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed researching her family genealogy.
Her family invites you to join them on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 15 St. Mary's Place, Rochester, NY 14607 at 10:00am for a mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Diane's name may be directed to WXXI/PBS.
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