Field- Diane Marguerite (nee Silz), passed from this life on May 14,2019, surrounded by her family at her home in Melville, New York. Beloved wife of Curtis M. Field, devoted mother to Valerie and Beverly(Barry) Fielding. Cherished grandmother of Lily, Finn and Andrew Fielding, and loving sister to Cynthia Monaco.
Diane was born on August 7,1934, in Brooklyn , New York. She earned her diploma from Richmond Hill High School in 1952 and went on to Queens College, where she was an officer of the Delta Zeta sorority, cheerleader and Rose Queen. Diane graduated Summa cum Laude in 1956, with a BA in Education. She later earned a master's degree in early childhood education. In 1959 ,she married Curtis Field.
Diane's greatest joy was in teaching children. She began her career in 1956 at PS 144 in Forest Hills, NY, In 1965, she founded Faith Lutheran Nursery School in Syosset. There , she served as Director and lead teacher until 1985. The nursery school, which is still active and growing today, always remained dear to her heart. In 1985, Diane began teaching at PS 122 in Astoria , Queens, where she created an early childhood library and the school's first pre-k program. She remained there until her retirement in 2000.
Diane was an active member of the Syosset Garden Club and The Junior League of the 20th Century Club of Richmond Hill. She also loved to travel, sharing many a cruise with her husband and friends. Her smile, grace and deep dedication to all those whom she loved will be missed tremendously. She will be remembered with love by the many people whose lives she touched.
Friends may call on Sunday, May 19,2019 from 2-4 PM and 7-9PM at Beney Funeral Home, 79 Berry Hill Rd., Syosset, NY. A funeral service will be held Monday, May 20,2019 at 10AM at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY, followed by burial at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/
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