Diane DeSoye

Diane DeSoye, affectionately known as “Grandy”, of Charlotte, NC passed away and found her peace on June 15, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Diane was born in 1940 in Rome, NY to Louis Nero and Margaret Kern Nero whom she now joins in Heaven. She was also predeceased by her sister, Beverly Mannino of Kennesaw, GA and her brother-in-law, Sam Mannino.

Diane graduated from Rome Free Academy and SUNY Oswego where she was a cheerleader at both schools and a member of Alpha Sigma Chi. She was an elementary school teacher and then enjoyed raising her children in Garden City, NY. Diane relished spending time with her beloved family and going to Point Lookout Beach. She so enjoyed attending high school reunions with friends in her hometown of Rome, NY.

Over the years, Diane’s interests included tennis, bowling, gardening, reading, knitting, and watching sports. She held administrative and retail jobs and was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte.

Diane leaves behind her three children, Lynn DeSoye Holly (Danny) of Manakin Sabot, VA; Suzanne DeSoye DeGeorge (Steve) of Charlotte, NC; Thomas DeSoye (Liz) of Staten Island, NY. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Carson Holly Goodrich (Jason) of Richmond, VA; William “Tyler” Holly of Richmond, VA; Christopher Nash of Washington, D.C.; Meghan Nash of Brooklyn, NY, and Andrew DeSoye, Matthew DeSoye, and Kathryn “Katie” DeSoye all of Staten Island, NY.

Diane is also survived by her two great-grandchildren, Grace “Gracie” Goodrich and William Goodrich of Richmond, VA, her brother, Donald (Maureen) Nero of Schenectady, NY, and several nieces and nephews. Diane will be missed by all whose lives she touched and she will live forever in all of our hearts.

A Funeral Mass will be held on August 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church located at 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Matthew in memory of Diane would be appreciated by her family.