Obituary of Diane Fermoile-McAvoy

Diane Fermoile McAvoy, loving wife, mother, and friend, passed away June 7, 2023.  Born July 18, 1954 in Lockport she is the cherished daughter of Marilyn (St. Onge) Fermoile and the late John D. Fermoile Sr.  Diane was a DeSales High School graduate Class of 1972 and went on to Niagara University earning her bachelor’s degree.  She and her mother owned the “Town & Country Fashions” department store in Lockport and after they closed she worked for Niagara County both the treasurers office and Department of Social Services for 20 years.  Diane enjoyed the arts, theatre, tai chi, golfing (Posted and walked the third most golf rounds in NY state last year), tennis, and running (running five marathons).  She was also predeceased by her brother John Fermoile, Jr.

Besides her mother Diane is the beloved wife of Gerald McAvoy Jr; loving mother of Megan (Adam) Huczel; caring sister of Paul (late Im Sun) Fermoile and Marc (Colleen) Fermoile; also several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass Wednesday, June 14^th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or www.niagarahospice.org would be greatly appreciated.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.