Born in Newark, New Jersey, Diane was the daughter of Saverio and Anna LaPolla. She married the love of her life Peter (Ginger) Facchiano on May 5, 1957. Diane moved to Orange, where she had her two children, Perry and Dawn-Ann. Shortly after, they settled in Livingston, where she raised her family.

Diane was a deeply loved; daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend. She loved fashion, family, and friends, and spoiled her many fur babies throughout the years.

Her smile and laugh were infectious and her funny stories captured your attention no matter how many times you heard them. She befriended so many and treated her friends and caregivers like family. She truly appreciated everyone’s help, support and respect. She repaid with kindness, love, and great food. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing. Everyone was always welcome at Diane’s home. She had an amazing way of making her friends become her family.

Diane will be deeply missed by so many, especially her children, Perry and DawnAnn; her grandpup, Annie; her sister, Marie Andriola; her brother, Joseph LaPolla; and her many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Diane is predeceased by her parents, Saverio andAnna LaPolla; her loving husband, Ginger Facchiano; her sister, Rita Andriola; and her brother, Larry LaPolla.

Visiting hours will be held at Quinn-Hopping funeral home in Livingston New Jersey on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m.A Mass and Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church, in Livingston, New Jersey, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made to St. Jude’s Children’s hospital in Diane’s name.