Age 79, Luray, Va.
Diane Rose Cappello Forziati, 79, of Luray, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Skyview Springs Rehab and Nursing Center.
She was born on September 1, 1946, in Waltham, MA, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis Cappello and Rose Marie Franchina Cappello.
She graduated from Belmont (MA) High School in 1964 and was a full-time mother and later an office manager at auto dealerships in the Boston area, before retiring to Virginia.
Diane is survived by her partner of 17 years, Jere Clough; her son, Leonard Forziati Jr. and his wife, Maria; her son, David Forziati and his wife, Nicole; her son, Keith Forziati; her grandchildren, Nina Forziati, Jared Forziati, Vincent Forziati, Gavin Forziati and Joseph Forziati; her brothers, Richard Cappello and Robert Cappello; and a “family of friends” at Luray Village.
To honor Diane’s wishes, there will be no formal services, and her ashes will be spread in the White Mountains of New Hampshire at a later date. We invite you to privately celebrate Diane’s life in your own way, and think of her when enjoying mountain views in both New Hampshire and Virginia.
Diane’s family also shares their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Blue Ridge Hospice and Skyview Springs for their compassion and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Blue Ridge Hospice can be made at https://brhospice.org/
Arrangements are being handled by The Bradley Funeral Home in Luray, Va.
Diane, things haven’t been the same here at the Village since you left. I’ve missed you terribly waving at me across the road and our talks. I love and miss you! RIP, fly high with the angels! You were a special lady ❤️.
Diane, so glad that you and Jere moved here and y’all and the cats enjoyed the mountain views from your home. Return to those northern mountains in peace with your children, grand children and more generations to come.
Condolences to all the family, she was a very special person and will be missed