Diane C.

Masucci

Diane lived fearlessly and courageously with pulmonary disease for several months.  She passed away on Tuesday, April 4th in the peaceful surroundings of her home, with her tender loving family at her side.  She was 74 years of age.

Born and raised in Everett, she was one of six children born to Harriet (Bos) Lancia and Anthony Lancia, Sr.

She attended Everett schools, graduated from Everett High School and was a resident of Chelsea for the past 53 years.

Diane was married to Frederick M. Masucci for 49 years.  Together they raised two sons, and she was passionately devoted to home and family.

She worked as a hairdresser.  Later realizing her creative talents for floral design she worked for several years as a florist.  In the mid 90's and together with her husband they founded their own flower shop, Affairs to Remember in Melrose.  They operated the shop for 15 years before she retired and sold the studio to a new proprietor.

Diane was a lifelong parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Church and in her lifetime, Diane was a fan of watching crime shows on TV.  She enjoyed cooking for Sunday Dinners at her home, entertaining and hosting many poolside gatherings.  She followed her sons in their many sporting events and later continued to champion her grandsons in theirs.

Diane is predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband Frederick M. Masucci, her sisters, Lisa Lancia, Debra Lancia, Joann King, and brother-in-law Russell King.

She is survived by her loving and caring sons and their partners, Michael F. Masucci of Reading and his companion Michelina Tizzano and Marc A. Masucci and his wife Maria of Chelsea.

Diane was the cherished grandmother of Domenic Masucci and Anthony J. Masucci, both of Reading.

She is also survived by her dear brother Anthony Lancia, Jr. of Chelsea, and sister Lucille Najarian and her husband Paul of Amherst NH.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend her visiting hours on Monday April 10th, from 4 - 8 P.M. from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea.  Her funeral will begin at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 11th at 9:00 A.M.  Followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with Diane being placed to rest with her husband in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.