Born August 12, 1950 in Rome, New York
Departed July 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida
Diane Fish, of Melbourne Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2024. She was born in Rome, New York on August 12, 1950, the daughter of the late Bert and Doloretta Austin. She loved softball, being outside, going to garage sales and collecting Coca Cola.
She moved to Florida in 1964 with her family and held several different jobs including working for the county. She was the wife of the late Lee Fish, they were married for 34 years until he passed in January of 2020. They started their own sign business called Sign Quick. When not working they spent their time in their boat on the river with their family and friends, coaching softball, and turning their home into their own Key West paradise and drinking pina coladas.
Diane is survived by her sister Sandra Grochow and sister-in law Catherine Austin; her daughters Tiffany Fish and Tina Sinclair and her husband Mark; her grandkids Ethan Horn, Dylan Herring, Kevin Sinclair, Scott Sinclair and his wife Alex; her great grandchild Brylee Sinclair as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is predeceased in death by her parents Bert and Doloretta Austin; her husband Lee Fish; her brothers Bert Austin, Jr. and Robert Austin.
A celebration of life will take place on September 21, 2024 at the Captain’s House in Palm Bay.
6 entries.
Sandra Grochow
from Palm Bay wrote on August 12, 2024:
I miss you dearly I know that you are in a better place. You left me so many memories. You will always be in my ❤️. R.I.P
My sister nearest.
Lisa
from Arkansas wrote on August 12, 2024:
I was the tubebender at SignQuick for years. I have many memories of Diane & Lee. They were good people and will be missed.
Marilynn Woolfrey
from Palm Bay wrote on August 9, 2024:
My dear friend.... I will forever think of you as my Sister from another Mother! You and I had some good laughs. I enjoyed making your biscuits and gravy and hoped that you would finally ask me to make the last batch you asked for. I enjoyed stopping by and having a chat and taking you to the thrift stores or out for a bite to eat. I will always hold you close to my heart and will see you one day just around the corner.
Mark Holshoe
from Melbourne wrote on July 23, 2024:
Diane, you and Lee were the best of friends. Living there on Pine Street next-door to my grandfather. I’ll miss you and will see you sometime later. Rest in peace Diane.
Chris & Crissy
from Melbourne wrote on July 23, 2024:
My loving aunt Diane, who I will always remember for her love and vast collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia, playing cornhole with the kids at birthday parties, and all of the other many fond memories we shared. Despite her tough exterior, she was always there for us when we needed her. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
Tiffany
from Melbourne wrote on July 23, 2024:
Mom, I miss you so much already. I still can't believe its real. You fought hard but the urge to surprise Gram for her heavenly birthday was too strong. I hope you are enjoying your forever poodle skirt days and I know you are watching over us. Until we meet again. I love you.
Born August 12, 1950 in Rome, New York