Diane Rose Fazzio Medley

Diane Rose Fazzio Medley was born October 10, 1945, in New Orleans, to the late August and Rose Marino Fazzio. She passed away April 14, 2025, at her home in Hammond.

Diane was a beloved wife, mother, Mawmaw, and Great-Mawmaw. Known for her fierce spirit and unfiltered wit, she brought laughter wherever she went. Diane was extremely generous, literally willing to give the shirt off her back to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her family, movies, and shopping. Diane will be remembered for her unwavering care and devotion to her family, always there to comfort and support them in times of need. Her heart was especially full of love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her legacy of kindness and humor will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Diane attended Holy Ghost Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Mark Medley; children, Clayton Nepveux, Jr. (Betty Jo), Donna N. Bach (David), and Rose O. Duet (Danny); step children, Hillary Perret (Michael) and Travis Medley; grandchildren, Clayton Nepveux, III, Sarah Palermo (Nick), Noah Nepveux, Jonah Nepveux, Peter Bach (deceased), Philip Bach (Melissa), Patrick Bach (Kat), Katie Bach, Kristin Little (Danny), Jaime Sousa, Jasmine D. Humphrey (Peyton), and Jerri Duet; step grandchildren, Cadence Perret and Drake Perret; great grandchildren, Aidan Little, Ella Bach, Lorelei Duet, and Luna Duet; and sisters-in law, Carolyn Fazzio and Patricia Fazzio. In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony Fazzio and Peter Fazzio.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula, from 12:00 p.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Recitation of the rosary will be at 1:00 p.m. Following the funeral mass, friends are invited to a celebration of life reception at her son’s home in Ponchatoula.