Diane S. Stephen (nee Sirgany), 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, to the late David and Najla Sirgany, Diane was raised in Atlantic City and then moved to Northern New Jersey after graduating from Marymount College in New York to begin a career in teaching. She married Fares Stephen in 1965 and they moved to Fairfield, NJ, the same year. In 1979, she proudly resumed working as an elementary school teacher for the North Caldwell School District for 20 years, before retiring in 1999. In 2002, she moved to West Orange and remained there for most of her retirement years.
Diane is survived by her loving sons and their spouses, Kirk Stephen (Rachel) and Paul Stephen (Lauren); her cherished grandchildren Christopher, Thomas, and Kelly Stephen; she was pre-deceased by her siblings Mary Ann Hill and David Sirgany, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2 from 4-8 PM at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston. A private graveside service with family will be held on Wednesday, July 3 at 1:30 PM at the Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s name may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (see link below)
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