GAROFALO, DIANNE MARIE (BENNETT) Dianne Marie (Bennett) Garofalo passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her bedside on Monday, November 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 2, 1944, in Revere, Massachusetts. In 1963, she graduated as valedictorian from the Soldier’s Home School of Nursing. Throughout the years, she worked as a LPN, Real Estate Agent & Facility Manager, all the while caring for her children. Dianne is survived by her husband Vincent Anthony Garofalo Jr. of 53 years. They were married in Everett, Massachusetts on February 1, 1964. Through this union she is lovingly remembered by her children, Vincent Garofalo III, Cheryl Robida and husband John of Virginia, Lisa Bierele and husband Joseph, Michael Garofalo and wife Pamela and Beth Garofalo. She is survived by grandchildren Jacqueline, Vincent IV, Kegan, Erin Rose, John, James and Giada. Her wings of guidance will watch over her two great-grandchildren to be born in 2017. Dianne was an avid craft maker, spending many hours behind the sewing machines and floral wreaths. She also loved to garden and doted on the hydrangea and hibiscus plants as they bloomed. She finally grew her first pumpkin this year and was very proud of the accomplishment. Dianne was fascinated with airplanes and could watch them for hours at the airport and air shows. She had a passion for Fire and EMS services through her daughter who volunteered. That interest opened her heart to Beth’s close friend and “adopted” son Kenneth McGahee. He was a wonderful support system for her, and she will miss him very much. May she rest peacefully and forever be in our hearts… Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton on Friday Nov. 25th from 6PM until 8PM. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday Nov. 26th at 11AM in St. Patrick Church East Hampton. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Patrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Hampton Volunteer Ambulance Association at P.O. Box 144, East Hampton, CT 06424. To leave online condolences, please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com