Obituary of Diane Moriarty

Ware - Diane M. (DeSantis) Moriarty, 79, passed away July 25, 2023.  Born in Ware on October 23, 1943, she was the daughter of Armand and Lillian (Ostiguy) DeSantis. Diane lived all of her life in Ware and took great pride in her work as an office manager for almost 30 years in the propane industry. In her leisure, she enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking, and gardening. She was known for her baking skills and was able to make the most beautiful cakes for any occasion. Diane always looked forward to hosting parties and barbecues for her friends and family. She was a mother and grandmother to everyone, cherishing any and all time spent with the children in her life. Diane was predeceased by her husband, Michael J. Moriarty Sr. in February of this year and her son, Sean P. Moriarty in 1991. Her memory will forever be cherished by her son, Michael J. Jr., and his wife, Laurie, along with grandchildren, Kevin Demers and his wife, Erin, Brian Demers, and Sean M. Moriarty. Diane also leaves behind her siblings, Alfred DeSantis and his wife, Gail, Paul DeSantis and his wife, Claire, Linda Maxwell and her husband, Edward, Mark DeSantis and his wife, Cheryl, and Dean DeSantis and his wife Theresa, as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, August 5 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home with a service to begin at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will follow in New St. William's Cemetery in Ware.  For those wishing, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.