Diane DiPaola (Popolo), 69, passed away on August 10, 2025 after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on September 19, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the middle child of Lucy and Joseph Popolo. She is survived by her only child, Jennifer, her son-in-law James, her most loved granddaughters Julianne Lucy and Ashley Lauren, former husband Cono, and her brothers Bob and Jimmy.

A memorial service will be held at N.F. Walker Funeral Home, 2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, specifically, the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - North Babylon on October 19, 2025.

The link to donate is https://alzm.org/61enq

My amazing Mother. My best friend. My selfless protector. My teacher. My inspiration. My person. Everything I am is because of you. The love you have shared with us is one that will be forever treasured. A short time with you is better than a million years with anyone else. I am so proud to be your daughter. Julianne and Ashley are the luckiest girls in the world to have had you as their Nanny.

My mind wants to call you, my eyes want to see you, my heart wants to feel you, but my soul knows you are at peace. I will miss you every single day of my life. Rest in Peace, beautiful Mommy. Me and you forever, always.

"Alzheimer's can take away much, but it cannot take away the love stored in the heart." – Kim Campbell