Concetta Marie DiFazio
April 14, 1923 - May 8, 2012
Concetta Marie Mirenda DiFazio left this life on May 8, 2012. Concetta was born on April 11, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the youngest of three children born to Sicilian immigrant parents, Antonino and Anna Cali Mirenda.
Concetta worked as a clerk for Navy Intelligence during WWII. In 1944, she married Raymond DiFazio, an Army Sergeant just returned from Africa and the European Theater. In 1951, she moved with her husband, two small children and her elder sister and her family to Mountain View, California. There, they were reunited with her parents and her brother and his family. The entire family was very close and always gathered for weekly Sunday dinner.
Concetta was an active member of St. Joseph's Parish in Mountain View and a founding member of the Parent Teacher's Guild at St. Joseph's School, where her children studied.
Concetta was an extraordinary woman, who with only a high school diploma, worked her way up from clerk typist at the local Municipal Court to Clerk of the Court, and eventually Citizen of the Year in Sunnyvale, California. She did this at a time when women rarely worked outside the home. Yet her children never lacked for any of the love and care of a stay-at-home mom.
In 2010, Concetta moved to SLC Utah, to be near her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The youngsters doted on their "GG"
Concetta is survived by her son, Ray DiFazio, Jr. of San Francisco, CA; her daughter, Regina DiFazio Fischer (Daniel Start) of SLC, Utah; her grandchildren, Christina Fischer Phelps of Havertown, PA, David Fischer (Ilona Gorogh) and Julianna Fischer Ahrend (Matthew) both of SLC, UT, as well as her great grandchildren Breanna, Miranda, Tyler, Sidney, and Cooper and numerous nieces and nephews and their children and grand children.
Waiting to welcome her were her husband, Raymond, her beloved parents, Anna and Antonino Mirenda, her sister, Carmela Simione, her brother Phillip Mirenda and her dear grandson, Jeffrey Fischer.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.starksfuneral.com.
Memorial services: June 7, 2012, 4:00 pm, at St. Joseph's Church, Mountain View, California.
In Loving Memory
My deepest sympathies in the passing of Connie. I loved her very much and have always said she was the best boss anyone could ever have. She was the smartest and most compasionate person I have known. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aurora
Aurora N. Cisneros
Gilroy, Ca
Ray and family, I was saddened to hear of Concetta DiFazio's passing. May your fond memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Cece Stearns
San Jose, CA
We will never forget Aunt Connie. She always had something good to say and most of the time it was funny. How about the time she surprised us at 4 in the morning at Billy's house...well enough said. and the time John and I took her to lunch in CA. What a great time. She loves Momma Ella like a sister, She always said that to ella and that made Her feel very HAPPY. Yes, we will all miss Aunt Connie.
Frank & Ann Romano & Family
Rochester, NY
Reggie and Ray, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, I will always remember her for her infectious smile, bright eyes, and wonderful engaging attitude towards others. She is a treasure! Terri
Terri Nickerson Lewis
Seattle, WA
Your mom is a part of so many memories of growing up in Mtn. View and being a part of the St. Joseph's community. In many ways it was like we were all one gigantic family with lots of moms and dads, and scores of brothers and sisters. It's a sad day when we lose another of those wonderful influences on our life.
Kirk Colvin
El Dorado Hills, CA
Regina and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you upon this sad event.
Brooke Ashton
Salt Lake City, Ut
Reggie & Ray: My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom, "Tina". She was a wonderful lady, and will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort that she is now with your Dad and many members of the family in God's heaven. Janet Morello Pyne
Janet Morello Pyne
Mountain View, CA
Dear Ray, Reggie and Family. Concetta DiFazio - Such a beautiful women, so many memories. My first trip to California was on the train and we stayed at your home in Mt. View - we had such a fun time thanks to your Mom. I loved sharing conversations with her over a meal when I would travel to California in the 70's, how we enjoyed her visit to our home in Las Vegas, how considerate she was to take James in when he spent the summer at SLAC, the positive feedback she gave when our conversations would get serious and the wonderful determination she had right up until our last conversation. I can go on and on. She was so proud of and loved each of you and those Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren in a way I've never known from anyone. She was special and though I will not be at her memorial she will live on in my heart forever. Rest in peace Aunt Connie. I look forward to the day we meet again. Until then I will see your smile and hear you laugh everday as I pray for you and all your family. I love you.
Jackie Keiser
Rochester,, NY
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