Diamante Bellantoni, of Santa Barbara, passed away on April 29, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She was 89 years old.
Diamante was born on Sept. 9, 1930 in Greenwich, CT, to Sadie and John Bellantoni. She was the youngest of five children: sisters Mary and Ursela (Lucy), and brothers Joseph (John) and Anthony.
She attended school in Port Chester, NY, where she met her high school sweetheart Joe Corsaro. They married in 1950 at St. Mary’s Church. In 1957, they moved to Monroe, CT, following the birth of their daughter Diane Robin. The family relocated to California in 1960.
Diamante was loved by and will be missed by many. She is survived by Joe Corsaro, their daughter Diane Robin Corsaro Young (Kelly Young), and her beloved Chihuahua Chica.
A private burial was held on May 6 at Calvary Cemetery, Santa Barbara. A memorial service and mass will be held in late summer or fall.
