Dianne Tarantino

Dianne was born on October 1, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dianne lived the last 71 years in Louisiana with her family and friends. She was cherished by her late parents Anthony “Tony” and Rosalie Beninato.

On October 14, 1972, she married Thomas “Tommy” Tarantino, and together they shared 53 years of marriage and three daughters. Dianne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She created a home that was filled with love and joy with her family and friends. After raising her three daughters, she started working at Dennis Seafood (a family business) where she encountered so many wonderful people.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" A. Tarantino, and her daughters, Tiffany Tarantino May (John), Ashley Tarantino Cummins (Brian), and Brittany Tarantino D’Alessandro (Matthew). She was the proud grandmother of Cameron May Wiltz (Ethan), Carissa May, Connor Cummins, and Collin Cummins and the adoring great-grandmother of Kaden Paul Wiltz and Charlotte Dianne Wiltz.

Dianne "Mimi" will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. This is not the end, but the beginning of Dianne’s celebration of life and legacy of dedication to her family and friends.

Family, relatives, and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.