Obituary of Diane J. Donofrio

Diane Josephine Donofrio, 73, of Roseland, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in St. Barnabas Hospital.

Diane was born in Orange, New Jersey to Rocco and Eileen Donofrio on April 17, 1951. Diane enjoyed spending time with her siblings and especially with her nieces and nephews while attending their sporting events, activities or playing games together. While she had a passion for drawing, cheering on the New York Yankees was her favorite pastime.

Diane is survived by her sisters, Mary Kelly of Roseland and Eileen Lanzara of Bronx, NY, Sister-in-Law, Ellen Donofrio of West Orange, Cousin Joellen Cavanaugh of Hackettstown, Nephew Richard Kelly (Julie) of Hopedale, MA, Niece, Donna DeZao (Mark) of East Hanover, Sandra Faiella (Robert) of Bronx, NY, Andrew Lanzara (Dawn) of Idaho and Great Nieces and Nephews, Megan Kelly, Lauren Kelly, Jessica DeZao, Deanna DeZao, Andrew Lanzara and Olivia Lanzara. She is predeceased by her parents, Rocco and Eileen, brother John, and brother-in-law Dick Kelly.

Private Funeral services & burial were entrusted to Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange.