She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert W. Claffey, Sr., and the late Irma S. Claffey. She is survived by her siblings, Carolyn C. Fuller (Claud), Robert W. Claffey, Jr. (Phyllis) and Patrick G. Claffey (Susan), her nieces and nephews, Alicia C. Daigneault (Scott), John Fuller, James Fuller, Sarah C. Paretti (Gino), and Brian Claffey (Ashley) and a grand-niece, Abigail Claffey and a grand-nephew, Lucas Daigneault, as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Dianne graduated from the first graduating class of Archbishop Chapelle High School. Dianne got her Bachelor of Music from Incarnate Word College 1972, master of Music from Indiana University 1975. Taught music in Texas and Louisiana. Worked at Tulane Medical Center, the Parish of Jefferson, choir director for St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church for 22 years and was a proud member of The New Orleans Symphony Chorus. Dianne sang on stage with Beverly Sills in the Opera Norma. Dianne was an avid plant lover, loved traveling and beautiful scenery. She was very devoted to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, which will be celebrated at St. Rita Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital/Cancer Research. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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