Joanne (D'Amico) Diana Obituary

Dear Jan, Charlie & Billy,
My most heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your wonderful Mom. I used to love to run into her when she was out and about on one of her walks. She is one of the most gracious ladies I have ever met and has always been one of my favorite neighborhood Moms. I have very lovely memories of her. Please treasure your memories of her as you grieve her passing.

Hugs and blessings to you all.

Sue Daly

Dear Janice, Charles, Bill and families,

With sorrow, so very sad to learn of your Mom's passing. The video is beautiful. Remembering her from our Melrose Highlands days, she truly was lovely and gracious.

My sincerest sympathy to you all...

Love and hugs,
Laurie Clinton Johnson

Dear Janice,
Hiroshi and I are so saddened to hear of your mother's passing, especially so close to Mother's Day, I will be forever grateful that you joined us for my mother's funeral service 2 years ago again so close to Mother's Day. I recently came across the scrapbook we made together as teenagers called the Jan's. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family, stay strong and treasure the memories of your mother. My mother always enjoyed the time she spent with your mother. Love, Janet Kazo

Janice, so sorry to learn of your moms passing...may she rest in peace

Devoted Christian, Mother, wife , grandmother, and my friend. My fondest memory of Joanne was walking the Freedom trail with her in April, 1985. She was a native Bostonian who, for some unknown reason, could NOT find the start of the Freedom Trail at the Boston Commons !! LOL So after running around frantically, marveling at the swan boats and "Making way for Ducklings," we just started walking towards the hill that she thought led to Paul Revere's house. Suddenly

Devoted Christian, Mother, wife , grandmother, and my friend. My fondest memory of Joanne was walking the Freedom trail with her in April, 1985. She was a native Bostonian who, for some unknown reason, could NOT find the start of the Freedom Trail at the Boston Commons !! LOL So after running around frantically, marveling at the swan boats and "Making way for Ducklings," we just started walking towards the hill that she thought led to Paul Revere's house. Suddenly she exclaimed " This is it !" and from there she knew her way....all the way to the Old North Church. Once home, and Guy knew of the difficulty we had finding the start of the trail, he let her know this was not normal behavior for a native Bostonian.

On a visit to Boston several years later, I discovered that SIGNS were posted and maps printed and available at the Visitors Center to help one find the official start of the trail. Guess we bypassed the center that day, right???

Joanne - you will RIP in my heart and memory forever. Love to all.

Cheryl Heck.

Eleanor and Bob Thrope offer condolences on the death of your mother, Charlie. Sounds like she was a great lady

Dear Janice, Charles and Bill,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I was with my Mom, Zena, the other day when the news arrived. Mom was very sad to hear of the loss of one of her oldest and dearest friends. As you may recall, your Mom was my Mom's Maid of Honor in 1950, and was also my dear Godmother. I have very fond memories of us kids playing together while our parents visited at

Dear Janice, Charles and Bill,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I was with my Mom, Zena, the other day when the news arrived. Mom was very sad to hear of the loss of one of her oldest and dearest friends. As you may recall, your Mom was my Mom's Maid of Honor in 1950, and was also my dear Godmother. I have very fond memories of us kids playing together while our parents visited at your home in Melrose. Haven't we all been so fortunate to have had such wonderful parents! Cherish the memories and know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Eddie Merullo

Dear Janice,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing! The photos reflect such a beautiful family, surrounded by so much love. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Priscilla Pennacchio

Dear Janice, Charles, Bill and your families,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother, an important piece of the tapestry of my childhood and life. So grateful that our Mom's chose each other as friends when they were children.
Sending my love,
Liz Merullo Lombardozzi

Sending our condolences at the loss of you mother. I hope this picture from my parents' wedding brings a smile. Peace and Love,
Dave Merullo