Diana Louise Mascia Cusano, 98, of New Haven passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Gladeview Health Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Cusano. Diana was born in New Haven on October 5, 1918; daughter of the late Frank and Julia Perri Mascia; had worked at Edward Malley Company in New Haven for over 25 years and later for Trim Fashion until her retirement. Mother of Dominic (Rita) Cusano. Grandmother of David Louis (Colette Dafoe) Cusano and Rae Ann Cusano. Great Grandmother of Enzo Dafoe Cusano. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

 Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony’s Church, New Haven at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Samfund, 89 S. Street, Suite LL02, Boston, MA 02111.