Diane Romano
January 22, 1951 ~ January 16, 2026
Born in:
Brooklyn, NY
Resided in:
Rocky Point, NY
Diane Luccaro-Romano, 74, of Rocky Point, passed away surrounded by family and love on January 16th 2026. Born January 22nd 1951 to Josephine Luccaro and Anthony Luccaro in Brooklyn, NY, she was a beloved and devoted Mom, Grandma, wife, and cherished member of the community. Diane worked for more than 20 years in the Catholic Health system at St. Charles Hospital in the Radiology Department. An incredibly warm-hearted and caring person, she volunteered for years at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Rocky Point in various ministry programs including leading the bereavement and after care programs, meals on wheels, Eucharistic Ministry, and helping with the outreach/food pantry services. She regularly supported charities like World Wildlife Fund and the National Audubon Society among others that put our environment, animals, and the world first. Diane is survived by her husband of almost 40 years George Romano, and her 5 kids, Jon Romano, George A. Romano and his partner Julia Martinez, Robert Rotunno and his spouse Ashleigh Wolff-Rotunno, Jason Rotunno and his partner Andrea Petterson, and Lisa Rotunno, her grandchildren Brooklyn Rotunno, Davis Rotunno, Everleigh Rotunno, Amelia Romano, and Oliver Romano, as well as, her brothers Joe Luccaro (Amy) and Ron Luccaro (Debra). Services will be held Friday 1/23 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Branch Funeral Home and a funeral mass on Saturday 1/24 9:30am at St. Anthony’s Church in Rocky Point.
Services
Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Second Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Mass: Saturday, January 24, 2026 9:30 am
Saint Anthony of Padua R.C. Church
614 Route 25A
ROCKY POINT, NY 11778
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THE KINDEST, MOST LOVING AND COMPASSIONATE PERSON I HAVE EVER MET.
THAT WAS 50 YEARS AGO, 1 YEAR LATER I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU.
WE MARRIED ON VALENTINES DAY 1986, ALMOST 40 YEARS LATER, I LOVE YOU
AS MUCH NOW AS THEN. THANK YOU FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND YOUR
DEVOTION TO US. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS.
You should have never had to endure all you went through from the beginning, and I think you held on because you knew it wasn’t your time, and that maybe any of the multiple hospitals we went to would have been able to help.
Unfortunately, it was never the case, and although we had ups and downs, we tried to make the best of the time left we had with you through it all.
Dad, Georgie and I were there with you the whole time and I hope you know that we held out hope and prayed that you would get better and come home to us.
I’m sorry that never happened, and I’m sorry you had your quality of life severely diminished, and what should have been a long, carefree life of enjoying your grandchildren and retirement, tragically cut short by a healthcare system that doesn’t care enough for the health of underserved populations like women’s health, and senior citizens.
Despite all of that, the few times that you were able to be home and partake in regular life activities, we enjoyed your company and tried to take care of you ourselves the best we could.
We love you and will miss you every day that you are not here with us due to those terrible circumstances.
A proud faithful member of St. Anthony’s of Padua Church, Diane gave countless hours to parish activities and community events. Weather assisting at church functions, comforting a friend or lending a helping hand to a neighbor she was always ready to offer her time and heart.
Her warm smile and ever present willingness to help will be dearly missed by all.
Our sweet (aunt) Diane will always be remembered for her loving and caring ways. We will all miss you but will carry on with the kindness you exemplified. Wish we had more times together.
The best Mom and Grandma ever. You were truly beautiful inside and out Mom. We’ll be missing you every day. I’ll make sure our babies know how much you loved them. Thank you for loving our family so much and I’m grateful for the time we had together but wishing that you got to see my kids grow up just a little bit more. I know you’ll be watching over us and will keep talking to you. Hope you are with grandma and uncle Tony now and he’s making you laugh. Know your Dad must be giving you all the hugs and kisses. Say hi to them for me and please come visit us whenever you can.