Born on February 8, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Departed 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.
Arleen Olsen
from Philadelphia wrote on March 22, 2023:
Fly high and rest easy dear cousin. You will be truly missed by all so please watch over your family and we will meet again someday 💔💔 love to all my cousins and I pray for peace and comfort for all🙏❤️
Lennie Hartzog
from Auburn wrote on March 22, 2023:
Thanks to you for mentoring me at my shows. I’m so sorry for your loss and I send prayers and love ❤️. Hope to see Bob again soon
Elaine Fry
from Brownsboro, Alabama wrote on March 22, 2023:
Diana was such a wonderful and friendly Lady. I have so many wonderful memories with her at cat shows the last thirty years. My sincere condolences to Bob and the entire family. I will miss her dearly. May she rest in peace.
Kenny Belfatto
from Merritt Island wrote on March 22, 2023:
I love and miss you Aunt Diana. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories. You and uncle Bob always treated me like a son and so sad to see you go.
Irene Kachel
from Orlando wrote on March 22, 2023:
My sincere condolences for the family.
Rest in Peace Diana 🙏
GWEN HORNUNG
from Malabar wrote on March 22, 2023:
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was an asset to the Cat Fancy and could be always counted on to do the right thing. Condolences to her family and especially Bob whom she loved very much.
Jan Futch Guilbeau
from Melbourne Beach wrote on March 22, 2023:
Diana was such a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. I was blessed to grow up in Melbourne Beach and she was our neighbor. I adored her son, Bob, who passed away prior to her passing. We stayed in touch through the years. Lord, open those gates, she is coming home. Please accept my condolences from the entire Futch family on the loss of your Matriarch.
Jackie and Judi Marchesano
from Interlachen Fl. wrote on March 22, 2023:
Please know Jackie and I send our condolences and prayers for the family. I know she will be missed by many.
Diane Modell
from Zephyrhills wrote on March 22, 2023:
I knew Diana when I was a kid, her husband and my dad were friends. Diana was always nice nd kind.
I found her on fb n we'd comment on each other's post n messaged a little. She will always be special in my heart.my heart goes out to her family. I connect with Lisa, so sorry for the loss of you mom. Cherish those memories.. you will never forget the good times.
JoAnne Melnick-O’Donnell
from Collegeville wrote on March 22, 2023:
Bobby, Lisa and Michael. We are so sorry about Diana. She was a great sister-in-law. We loved her and will be praying for all.
Love, JoAnne
Born on February 8, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania