Diane Z. Nafis

Diane Nafis, Gloucester Township, New Jersey Diane Zlogar Nafis (Zlogar) 76, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Gloucester Township, NJ where she lived with her husband of 47 years, Donald L. Nafis. Diane was born in Newburg NY to Joseph and Frances (Nachtigal) Zlogar and was raised in Buzzards Bay, MA. She lived half a block from Buttermilk Bay, her childhood playground. She loved Cape Cod beaches in the winter and exploring tide pools for unusual sea creatures in the summer. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Kingston, MA and attended classes at Boston College. She had a summer internship at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Diane was unable to pursue a career in Oceanography, but her indomitable spirit led her to joy and success in different pursuits: She started a software consulting business with her husband in 1977 serving as president. The company supported them until they retired. Diane's first project in 1978 was to integrate microcomputers into Goldman Sachs' after hours bond trading network. She became the second newsletter editor of "The Data Bus" when the founder of the Philadelphia Area Computer Society asked for help. PACS was one of...[more]

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e first computer clubs in the US after the birth of the microprocessor. She was an avid skier who became a ski instructor for a season. Her favorite job was to conduct Ski Wee classes. She earned the top license in amateur (ham) radio, "Amateur Extra" and became a volunteer examiner giving FCC licensing exams; she volunteered her radio skills to emergency management during flooding in Atlantic city and Brigantine; She was part of a ham radio team that provided communications support for the Miss America boardwalk parades for several years Over a period of 16 years, she owned 3 horses. Diane trained daily in the dressage style, winning many competitions. She was a riding companion who was kind, inspirational and honest. She helped others with their horse care without expecting anything in return. She taught herself to quilt and created beautiful quilts, many of her own design. She was an excellent cook and held cooking classes at a local department store. At the age of 52, she shot a handgun for the first time, becoming an excellent marksman and contributed to a team victory in a 10-week pistol league competition. She honed her skills by attending 3, week-long, shooting courses held by the best professional female shooters in the country. She received an award for the top women's score in a shotgun trap shooting competition. Diane was a Patron Life member of the National Rifle Association. Diane leaves behind her husband, Donald; a sister, Regina Z. Souza; 2 brothers Joseph V. Zlogar and Michael V. Zlogar; 2 stepdaughters Lisa Nafis and Sandra Bergeson and many grandchildren. She is predeceased by her children, Dawn Enright, Michael Enright and Thomas Enright. We are honoring her wishes to have no funeral service. Those wishing to acknowledge her passing are urged to make a donation to her favorite charity: ReRun Inc 236A Waters Road East Greenbush, NY 12061 (859) 595-6660 rerunottb.com/support lisa.rerun@gmail.com ReRun, Inc is a non- profit organization saving retired thoroughbred racehorses via rehabilitation, retraining and adoption.