In loving memory of

Donna N. Dioguardi
June 9, 1934 - November 23, 2014

Donna N. Dioguardi, age 80, of the Holiday City Berkeley section of Berkeley Township died on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home. Born in Marysville, CA, she lived in North Bergen for most of her life before moving to Long Branch in 1994. She settled in Holiday City Berkeley in 1997.
Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Dioguardi was a Crossing Guard for Hudson County, assigned to North Bergen. She was a Eucharistic Minister and CCD Teacher for many years at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, North Bergen, and was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, Berkeley Township. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to the beach.
Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Conrad "Rocky" Dioguardi; her children, Michael Dioguardi (Vickie) of Long Branch, Toni Fagliarone (John) of Tannersville, PA, John Dioguardi (Kelly) of Easley, SC, Ronnie Dioguardi (Nancy) of White Sulphur Springs, NY, Nancy Forbes (Billy) of North Bergen, Dede Belfield (David) of Rutherford, and Christina Scott (Bill) of Ramsey; twenty grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her sister Bebe, and nieces and nephews in California.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 am at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, Berkeley Township. Private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, Contributions in Mrs. Dioguardi's memory can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org), or to the charity of your choice

Tributes

Barbara Foley wrote on Nov 30, 2014:

"Mrs. Dio... You were a second Mom to me. I will always remember and cherish the memories I have of you in my heart. Truly an Angel here on earth you were. I love you Dearly... Love Barbara Foley... I know I'll see you again "

Lillian Negron wrote on Nov 25, 2014:

"Dear Mama Dio I am sorry I had never met you .. and was hoping to make it this evening . I work with Dede who is a very special person to many of us ,who is so giving,loving filled with warmth , tinacity, and just pure fun loving Life. Dede often shared stories of you which resembles the same qualities ... I know that you will be missed but the memories will always live with your family and Dede's stories . Continue to dance ...Thank you for giving life to such a special friend ."

valerie vainieri huttle wrote on Nov 24, 2014:

"dear dioguardi family your mother was one of the strongest women I knew, a woman of faith and love.. deepest sympathy to all love Valerie vainieri huttle"

Deb Grant wrote on Nov 24, 2014:

"The first time I met Mama Dio, she and Dede took me down the shore. It was cold and windy but we walked on the beach and shared a bucket of French fries. What a sweet angel and now she has her wings and is dancing in the sand in heaven!!!"