Diane S. Panizza

Diane S. Panizza, 68, of East Greenwich, RI passed away Tuesday January 9, 2024 with her brother and sister holding her hands. She was the eldest child born to the late Philip J Panizza and Shirley A Panizza (Cole) on June 28, 1955 in Warwick, RI.  She is survived by her two siblings Debra A. Panizza and John C. Panizza.

Diane grew up in E. Greenwich and graduated from Brown University in 1977. Diane’s career in laboratory healthcare with Women and Infants Hospital began in 1980 and spanned 42 years, retiring in October 2022.

Growing up in the Frenchtown section of E. Greenwich Diane had a profound love for all animals and will be greatly missed by her current cat Minxie and country cousins Sassy cat and Gizmo the dog. Diane enjoyed going to the beach, being out in the boat, camping with family and collecting stuffed bears, especially koalas. She enjoyed traveling with her sister taking multiple land tours and cruises and visiting each zoo in the place she was visiting.

Diane’s family, work family and friends considered her to be a soft-spoken, loving, kindhearted, and generous friend. She was deeply loved and will sadly be missed by all.

Calling hours will be held on Monday January 15th from 4-7 pm in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich, RI. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday January 17th at 1:00 pm in Glenwood Cemetery, 316 Cedar Avenue, East Greenwich, RI. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Diane Panizza may be made to Pet Refuge, 500 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852.