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Diane C. (Nicotera) Cohane

Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Sunday, December 4th from  3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) Revere for Diane C. (Nicotera) Cohane, who died surrounded by her loving family at her residence on Revere Beach  on Wednesday, November 30th following a 2 year long battle with cancer, she was 76 years old. Funeral Services & Interment will be held privately.

Diane was born on September 18, 1946 to her late parents, Orlando & Doris M. (Maggioli) Nicotera in Everett. She was one of three children and was raised & educated in Revere. She was an alumna of Revere High School, Class of 1964. After high school, Diane began working at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, where she worked in the transportation department retiring as a supervisor, after a career spanning over 40 years. During this time, she met and married the love of her life, Dennis P. Cohane. She & Dennis made their home in the Point of Pines section of Revere. Together they proudly raised their three children. Diane was a loving woman who was known for her incredible cooking, sharp sense of humor and fiery personality. She loved entertaining and hosting holidays, especially Christmas, was her favorite holiday. She was famous for her many legendary “Patriot Football Sunday’s”. She put a holiday style feast every Sunday & Superbowl. This tradition of 25 years filled the house with family & friends, much laughter and all of Diane’s delicious cooking. Diane’s passing is a tremendous loss to her family, but she would insist to continue living and toast her at any occasion.

She is the beloved wife of Dennis P. Cohane of 46 years of Revere. The loving mother of Courtney C. Cohane of Revere, Justin J. Cohane & wife Nicole of Lynn, & Brandon M. Cohane of Revere. The cherished “Nanny” of Anthony & Devon Molineaux, and Justin “J.J.” & Mason Cohane. The dear sister of the late Dennis V. Nicotera & Patricia M. Nicotera. The treasured sister-in-law of Janet Piatek & husband Robert of Saugus and Donna Cohane of Revere. She also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews.

Visiting Hours

Sunday, December 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Services and interment is private.

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6 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Fabi
    Jan 2 2023

    Diane. Simply an amazing woman. Crazy, fun, loud, kind, loving, caring, insanely in love with her children and grandchildren. Diane was just freaking awesome. I hated eggplant, but Diane’s eggplant parmesan was the only eggplant dish I could ever eat and enjoy. How did she get me to do that? Well, her cooking was that amazing. She will always be loved.

  2. Jody DiPesa
    Dec 3 2022

    I was a very lucky person to have been blessed to of had Diane in my life as growing up w/ Dennis & the kids. So close we considered them family & best friends of my mom & dad. I know that shes been fighting for a while & now she’s out of pain. I’ll keep her memories alive in my heart and celebrate her life. I’ll never forget when we went to the Cape & the waves took her down & we all laughed so hard ( I remember it like it was yesterday). My deepest heartfelt condolences for the unfortunate loss of one PHENOMENAL MOM/WIFE/FRIEND. Until we meet again

  3. John & Kathy Fatalo
    Dec 3 2022

    Dennis, Courtney, Justin, and Brandon
    We are so sorry for your loss..Diane was a wonderful lady and she had a contagious laugh. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Mary Ellen Faysal
    Dec 2 2022

    So sad to hear of Diane’s passing,! Remembering as LL the good times we had at Sammy’s when you and Dennis and Jack and Jean would come in. More laughs ..my prayers and thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time. May She Rest in Peace and her Memory Always be a blessing

    Love,

    Mary Ellen Faysal

  5. Carol Gurski
    Dec 2 2022

    I will remember Diane always as a beautiful, fun, amazing woman. Her kindness shown through everything and her eggplant Parmesan was the best in the world. You will be missed.

  6. Jean and Jack DiPesa
    Dec 2 2022

    We cried, we laughed, we prayed. We heard her yelling “DENNIS DENNIS” from the kitchen at 11 Lynnway during Patriots games and when Dennis didn’t answer, she swore oh yeah she swore and we laughed some more. She could go from zero to 100 in 3.2 seconds then back to smiles while she cheered on the Patriots in front of the TV. This was classic Diane. So glad and fortunate we had her in our lives . RIP Lady Diane. Love always Jean and Jack

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.