Diane Schweitzer Obituary

I am blessed to have known Diane. She welcomed me into her family and circle of friends. She was generous with her love. Her laugh filled not only a room but also the hearts of those she touched. There are so many happy memories. Thank you Mr and Mrs Calamari for the gift of Diane. My sympathies to Sully, Mr and Mrs Calamari, Joan, Barb and all who lost a dear friend.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Calamari, Joan (James), Barb (Art) and Sully,

I was so sorry to hear about Diane. Although I haven't seen Diane in years she was still close to my heart. At our 30th high school reunion I was hoping Diane and Sully would be there. Diane was very dear to me. I will treasure the memories of her friendship forever. Please accept my sincere condolences to all you. Love, Margie (Gorski) Szewczyk

On behalf of IBM and the entire telecomm team that Diane was a part of I would like to express our sincere condolences to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed by all of us.

I think I speak for many when I say if you had a telephone you new and loved Diane. All my years at Searle/Monsanto, together with all the changes, we always needed Diane. I knew that whenever I called upon Diane to sort out yet, another change, all would be taken care of, quickly and efficiently, not to mention, with a smile and clever wit. I will miss you, Diane. Love and prayers, Mary Jane.

I have never met any of you who were so dear to Diane. But I feel I know each and everyone of you personally thru her words for the past 20 years. I am Diane's hairdresser, and I spoke to Diane every 4 weeks for all those years. Her stories were always filled with such a passion for her family and friends. From her dating Sully to her marriage,from Rugby to Benny and Joon, the birth of Phillip and Lauren, and all her trips to Minnesota. She spoke so highly of her sisters , Mom and Dad,Sully, Sullys Mom and his sisters. And of course her dear friends Seja,and Donna.Diane adored all of you so much. I am so very sorry to all of you from the bottom of my heart. It was just 10 days ago she was in my chair and we laughed so hard we cried. She was more than just one of my clients, and I will miss her dearly.

To Sully, the Calamari family, and "extended family," friends of Diane: Seja, Donna N.; Just a note of heartfelt condolences to you, and to let you know how much you all were all on her heart. It was obvious she truly loved you all from conversations at work. I only hope that brings some comfort to you in this most difficult time of grieving such an unexpected loss. Having gone thru losing a younger brother suddenly, I can understand the shock, disbelief and how unprepared one is to adjust to such drastic life changes. You will be in my prayers for the difficult days ahead. May you know the comfort of God.

To Sully, Mr. & Mrs Calamari, Barb & Art, Joan, Jim, Philip and Lauren:

Although I have only met two of you briefly, I feel like I know all of you so well. Diane spoke fondly of her family at work and worried about all of so much. Her family pictures were all over her desk. My prayers are with all of you. She cared for you so much and will always be your guardian angel.

May your soul rest in peace and may your fiamly be comforted by the memory of your love.

Thank you Diane, for being a wonderful friend to my sister,Seja. She loved you dearly and she was so lucky to have you for the past 30 years to go through all the tough times as well as the happy times together. May your soul be at eternal peace for you were truly a guardian angel in life as you will be in spirit. May your memory be eternal by all who loved you. Farewell. Gratefully yours, Lilly.

Words can't express how I am feeling. My prayers are with all of you.



I love you all and wish I could be there.



June

April 10, 2002