Diane Delores Brondello
December 18, 1942 - July 4, 2010
Obituary
Born in Seattle, Diane Delores Brondello, age 67, died peacefully on Sunday, July 4th, 2010. Diane fought Ovarian Cancer for 4 ½ years. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John ‘Jack’ Brondello; son, John III Lisa; daughter, Gina Tim O’Neill; seven grandchildren, Maria, Johnny, Anthony, and Julia Brondello; Danny, Shannon, and Kaitlyn O’Neill. Diane was one of the identical Dufour triplets. She is also survived by sisters Dorothy David Fluke and Donna Al Wilson and her mother, Emma Dufour. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, 07/13 at 7:00pm at St. Monica Catholic Church, 4301 – 88th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Monica Catholic Church on Wednesday, 07/14 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research 801 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 or a charity of your choice.
She fought a tough and courageous battle. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family. God bless them and keep them in this time of sorrow.
All of our love,
The Patricia Borland Famliy
When I first met Diane I was struck by her contagious smile and outgoing personality. We soon became what we called “soul sisters.” We would show up at work dressed in the same colors more often than not. We had a special closeness that I will miss forever. She was so strong and couragous and fought long and hard. I will miss her until we meet again. My love and prayers go out to Jack, John, Gina, Emma and all the children. Know now that Diane is watching over you all. I loved her so very much.
We have so many wonderful memories of times with Diane….playing golf and bridge and many fun parties. Diane was a blyth spirit and we shall never forget her.
My dear cousins and families,
I will always treasure the fond memories as children. Playing with all of you at Grandpa and Grandma Weber’s. Dear Diane,the red lipstick, and her “beautiful Italian” as she called Jack. I know she is resting peacefully and our creator has written her in his book of life. We are all looking forward to seeing her soon. Our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Fondly,
Aunt Mary,Uncle Carl
Karon and Mike
I remember Diane as the beautiful lady with a wonderful smile that I had known from Skagit Golf and Country Club. When I learned that she had ovarian cancer I knew what she and her family would be going through in the years that followed because my mother had died from the same terrible disease. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of the family.
Nancy Sayer
We are sad to hear of Diane’s recent death and we will pray for the family in their time of grieving. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.” For those of us on this side of Eternity it is hard to see anything but the past, through tears as we experience memories. But on the other side it is only beginning, as CS Lewis wrote, “The term is over, the holidays have begun. The dream is ended, this is the morning.”
A sunrise for Diana and all those that trust in Him.
God bless,
Jerry Weber
We are saddened by the death of Diane; we have fond memories of her and her sisters as well as her husband and children. It is also not easy for a mother to bury a child of any age and so we pray that God will strengthen Emma in the days ahead.
We know Diane’s love has been passed on to her children and that many were blessed by her life. We commit her to Jesus Christ, our savior.
Love,
Bill and Helen
I’ve always adored my triplet cousins and Diane was special because she was left-handed like me. My love and condolences go to Aunt Emma, Donna and Dorothy.
Love, Janelle
Jack: Betsy and I want you to know how proud we are of you for your hard work during Diane’s too many years of suffering. Our heart goes out to you and your family. I’ll see you when I do at Angelos’s. Swede.
We loved Diane’s spirit and energy! We remember her as one of the Dufour triplets the lovable zany one and the wonderful bond that the three shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with her two sisters, her husband, Jack, their Mother and her family.
Bless you dear Diane and may you rest in peace. With Love,
Growing up with Gina and John I have so many good memories of Diane. I will never forget her at the lake cutting down water lilies, bbq’ing for an army, cooking Italian bday dinners, laughing with us at Lake Chelan. She was so strong, so positive and her spirit lives on in her children and grandchildren. I feel blessed to have known her. I wish her family peace and love during this difficult time.