Diane Carol Petty

Diane Carol Petty, 87, passed away on November 25, 2024. Born in Boston, MA on November 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Giunta) Drago.

Diane spent her younger years living in the Boston area. She raised her family in East Boston and later resided in Revere. She was a longtime employee at John Hancock, working in the food service and retail departments. Wanting to live her life to the fullest, she retired in her early fifties and moved to New Hampshire, where she cherished every moment spent with her family and enjoyed being a doting grandmother. Diane resided in Hooksett for over twenty years and was active in local senior social groups, participating in many community events with her friends.

Diane is survived by her sons, Michael Petty and his wife Marilou of the Philippines and Richard Petty and his wife Mary of Manchester; her grandchildren, Richard Petty Jr. and his wife Colleen of Derry, Lauren Petty of Manchester, Daniel Petty and his wife Stephany of Allenstown, and Julianne (Petty) Riley and her husband Shane of Manchester; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Charlotte and Owen; as well as extended family members and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Frank Drago.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 5th at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5PM-6PM with a Memorial Service at 6PM.