Diane Marie Conway

Diane was born on April 27, 1960, daughter of Lillian Venezio and the late Ralph Venezio. Born and raised in Cranford, New Jersey, she was a resident of Union County, New Jersey for 58 years. Following her marriage to Donald in 1984, she moved to Scotch Plains, New Jersey, where they raised their two daughters. Diane began her professional career at Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals before taking time off to devote herself to raising her family. She later worked in part-time administrative roles before returning to Novartis Pharmaceuticals in 2002, where she dedicated herself until her passing. In 2018, following Donald's retirement, she and her husband relocated to Southport, North Carolina.

Diane had a passion for baking and candy-making, and she cherished quiet moments collecting shells during walks along Caswell Beach. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and the company of her beloved dog, Murphy.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Conway; two daughters, Lauren Kozicki and husband Timothy, and Michelle Conway and husband William Willoughby; her mother, Lillian Venezio; four grandchildren, Lillian Kozicki, Edward Kozicki, Daphne Kozicki, and William Conway Willoughby; and a brother, Richard Venezio.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Venezio and Kenny Venezio.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in New Jersey.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.