Diane Crifase Obituary

It will be a year in a few days since you left us, Diane, but not a single day goes by without me thinking about you and the wonderful times we spent together. Now that you are in the most exotic vacation destination, I wonder how you are spending it!

Steve, Michael, Anthony & Peter,
Bob and I would like to express our deepest condolences. Diane is at peace and was an amazing woman who endured more then most could of handled. We are blessed to have been her friend. Seems like only yesterday she was in our dinning room having breakfast. Keep her in your hearts and always try to be as strong as she was.

Steve, Michael, Anthony and Peter I'm so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Diane. She was so strong, smart, beautiful and kind. She was always great to me and your family has always gone above and beyond for us. What you as a family went through was hard but hopefully you guys grew together and will continue to stick together.

I hope my Dad can great Diane in Heaven and that they are in peace enjoying each other's company without pain.
Diane - I will continue to pray for your soul. You will be missed

Dear Michael, Anthony & Peter - my prayers are with you - your mother will be with you always. You already have her strength and compassion. In the days ahead - you'll have much love and support around you.

Dear Jeanette, Annette, David, Fred, Suzie, Phil, Joy and all the rest of Diane's family. My condolences are with you all.

To Diane - I love you and miss you my friend. Words cannot aptly express our connection, our friendship - you are in my heart. Until we meet again my dear.

Much love!

Dear Steve, Michael, Anthony, Peter, Jeanette, and Suzie,

That is a truly, beautiful tribute to a loving, exceptional spirit. Diane's legacy of compassion and joy for life will live on in everyone she touched. I will miss her greatly. God Bless you all.

With love,
Kris McDonell

Dear Steve, Michael, Anthony & Peter,
I express to you my deepest condolences. May Diane rest in peace! She definitely is with the Lord now.

The first time I met Diane was in one of those Indian gatherings. She was friendly, strikingly gorgeous, stylish, bright, cheerful and pleasant, and these attributes she preserved until the very end. I cherish our long friendship and a lot of great memories; our trip to India- her "best vacation", our numerous rosary meetings in her house, deck and our houses, visits to restaurants, etc. Diane was in charge not only of her life but ours as well. She was frail and wheelchair-bound but amazingly strong, influencial and productive. She got so much accomplished for so many people through so many people. Her thoughtfulness, understanding and generosity saw no bounds. I gratefully remember the many gifts she gave me on various occasions including my graduation birthdays and wedding.

I remember Diane's lengthy struggle with her chronic illness, but at the same time I will also always remember her bright smile, infectious laughs and wild goofiness. I just cannot imagine us meeting again for rosaries without Diane, because it was Diane who scheduled them whether it was for our birthdays, Christmas or one of us was in need of a special prayer. Yes, we had our last rosary-the Christmas Rosary- in December, not knowing it was going to be our last one together.

Diane, you have been a great source of inspiration to those of us who came to know you well. You showed us that physical incapabilities and tragedies and loss of hopes and dreams do not have to destroy the human spirit, wipe away the smile, or make us succumb to despondency. You are a brave soul who left us with a great deal of reasons to smile about. We will miss you.

Dear Steve, Michael, Anthony and Peter: I, along with my Elizabeth, offer our deepest condolences, on my family's behalf and on behalf of Malayalee Sangamam. Prince & Elizabeth Manjooran

Diane was a woman who showed me that nothing in life is unsurmountable when you have family, friends, and love all around you. She showed us the beauty of the world with her kind spirit, and those who were fortunate enough to have experienced her smile were very blessed. A role model to all; she had her mother's strength.

Steve, sons, and family,
I didn't know your mother personally, only through your mother-in-law and grandmother, Jeanette. In reading the obituary about Diane, I believe Diane was very much like her mother - loving, caring, courageous, generous, selfless, always thinking of others. I know Diane will be greatly missed by you. Be assured of my prayers and sympathy at this time of loss. May Diane now be enjoying eternal happiness. May God's love and presence be with all of you!
Sister Rita Marie Range

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Dear Steve and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Chuck Bernardini