Darlene Fata

She was born on April 16, 1969 in Yonkers. Darlene was a 1st grade school teacher at School 5 in Yonkers. She was a teacher for 29 years. She loved teaching and loved her students as her own. She was loved and adored by her students and colleagues. She will always be remembered and will never be forgotten.

Darlene is survived by her beloved husband Salvatore (Sal) F. Fata. She is also survived by her father Angelo and her siblings Frank (Cathy), Anthony, many cousins, nephews and a niece. She was predeceased by her beloved mother Barbara Pidoto (Maskara). She graduated Sacred Heart Elementary and High School. She received her Bachelors Degree from Mercy College and her Masters Degree in elementary education from Long Island University. Darlene loved spending time with her extended family. She enjoyed going on vacation to Florida with her husband Sal and her father. She also loved going to Ocean City, Maryland and Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. She enjoyed going to Atlantic City with Sal and her father…just for the ride!

Darlene had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. She had a heart of gold and was loved by all who knew her.

Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Monday 2-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday June 6th at 9:30am. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.