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Obituary: Diana Gene DeRenzo, 79, of Hamden
Diana, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, enjoyed shopping, cooking, movies, playing poker and karaoke.

HAMDEN, CT - (From Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home) Diana Gene DeRenzo, 79, of Hamden died peacefully at home January 21st after a long illness, with her family by her side.
Born in New Haven August 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Albert & Rae Consiglio DeRenzo.
Diana enjoyed shopping, cooking for her family, watching movies, playing poker, and singing karaoke.
She is survived by sons; Kenneth Jr. (Denise) Ouimet of Middletown, David (Shannon) DeRenzo of Cheshire, Albert (Laura) DeRenzo of Hamden, and Michael (Stephanie) Boughton & family, Daughters; Maria (Darrel) Aldridge of North Branford, Teresa (James) Dorsey of Marlborough, and Currin DeRenzo of Hamden, Sisters; Patricia DeRenzo , Sharon DeRenzo Russo, and Alberta Raup all of Wallingford, and Deborah DiPietro of Hamden, grandchildren; Sarah, Sydney, & Noah Ouimet, Erika, Ashley, David Jr., Onna, Albert Jr., Kevin & Talia DeRenzo, and a great-grandchildren; Gionna, Lina, Brook, and Kelly.
She was predeceased by a son Mark, a daughter Lisa, and a grandson Carlos. At the request of the family all services and interment will be privately held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Institute www.Cancerresearch.org.
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