Diane Wilson

Diane Wilson, born on May 25, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on March 5, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL, at the age of 75. She is survived by her children, Erin and Michael, sister Christine Gargiula and brother-in-law James Gargiula, brother Earl "Pete" Peterson and sister-in-law Maureen Gobbi, and sister Joan Licata and brother-in-law Angelo Licata. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Mary and Earl.

Diane lived a full life with many interests. She started her career as a flight attendant for American Airlines before moving into her most cherished role as a loving and supportive mother. She shared her love of reading through her work at Barnes & Noble in Massapequa, NY, and Fort Myers, FL. Diane also pursued her passion for helping people as an integrative nutrition counselor after getting certified in NYC.

Diane was known for her beautiful voice and love for singing, participating in local musical productions and church choirs. She was a world traveler, an excellent cook and cherished spending time with family and friends.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for Diane. For more information, please contact Michael Wilson at [email protected] and Erin Wilson at [email protected].

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Dubin Center (https://dubincenter.com/donate) or the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/).

Diane Wilson's positive energy, kindness, and passion for life will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.