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Diane Marie Downing

April 25, 1954 – December 5, 2022
Obituary of Diane Marie Downing
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Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery

Diane Marie Downing, age 68, passed away on December 5, 2022. Diane was born in Queens, New York on April 25, 1954 to the late Anthony and Florence Parisi.

Diane loved playing in the dirt and truly had a passion for gardening. Her green thumb lead to her successful ownership of Chuparosa Landscape Design. She loved her dogs, rock n’ roll and country music, and was a fan of NASCAR.

Diane is survived by her sisters: Debbie Parisi, Mare Ianniello (John Ianniello) and Joanne Burke (Brian Burke); and her brother: Robert (Patti Parisi). She is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Rick Downing; her parents; sister, Rose Parisi; and her brother, Daniel Parisi.

Diane was laid to rest in Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler, Arizona.

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