Diana C. Belfatto
Born on February 8, 1942 in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDeparted March 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida
Diana was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Helen and Anthony Marchesano on February 8, 1942.
She married Robert Belfatto on April 20, 1963 and they shared 60 wonderful years together. She was a mother to three children, preceded in death by her oldest son Robert Belfatto, Jr.
Diana attended Temple University on a scholarship and earned a Bachelors degree in Sociology.
She was a homemaker for many years and then went to work for her husband’s electro optics company until retirement. She showed Persian cats in the CFA cat fancy for over 35 years and was still actively showing cats when she passed away.
Her family includes her husband of 60 years Robert V. Belfatto; daughter Lisa Belfatto; son Michael (Pati) Belfatto; sister Linda Marchesano; grandchildren Lucas, Jace, and Katarina. She was preceded in death by her son Robert Belfatto, Jr. and her parents Anthony & Helen DeSanctis Marchesano. Diana was the devoted matriarch of her family. She adored her children, grandchildren and dear sister, Linda Marchesano.
She loved animals, cats in particular, and was a great cook. Her vivacious spirit and presence will be sorely missed.
A celebration of her life will be at 10 am on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home, 1010 E. Palmetto Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. Burial will be at a later date at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims, Florida.
