"So sorry to hear your sad news, we are sure Cosmo will be greatly missed by all. Our sincerest condolences to Joanne and the family."
In loving memory of
Cosmo Dibella
Cosmo DiBella, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2018.
He was the loving husband of Joanne and shared 55 years of a wonderful marriage. He was born in Caccamo, Sicily and came to the U.S. in the 1950s and settled in New York. He spent his life providing for all of his family as a construction worker and skilled carpenter. In 1998, he and Joanne moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where they enjoyed retirement and met wonderful friends.
He is survived by his children Josephine, Roseanne, John and Joseph; grandchildren Thomas, Marina, Michael, Nicky, Matthew, Nicole, Ava, Arianna and Anthony; great granddaughter Mia Belle. He is also survived by his son-in-law Joseph, daughter-in-law Debra, and many siblings, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends.
He is forever in our hearts and memories. May God our loving Father eternally embrace him in the Kingdom of Heaven. May God comfort us and raise us up until the day that we are reunited with him again.
A visitation will be held from 5pm to 8pm on Saturday February 24, 2018 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, Arizona.
A funeral service will be held at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, New York.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of the Valley for his care and support.
To leave a message for Cosmo's family, visit www.hansenmortuary.com/obituaries/.
Memorial donations/in lieu of flowers to The Hospice of The Valley Eckstein Center, 9808 N. 95th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 or the American Cancer Society (In honor of Cosmo DiBella).
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"My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"WE ALL LOVED HIM..........................AND ........................ALWAYS WILL........................................REST IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.............................."
"With deep sadness, we mourn the loss of our nephew and cousin. Cosimo was held in great esteem and love by his late uncle George. He always spoke to us of Cosimo with the fondest memories. Joanne, please accept our prayers and condolences for all of your family. We will always remember his love of life, smile, and kindness. Love, Zia Concetta Piazza, Silvana, Angela, Frank, and Jennie and spouses"
"What a wonderful man. Wishing you comfort and peace at this time. May he Rest In Peace. Our sympathy to you, Joanne, and your family. Ray and Joan Elliott"
"To my Papa D.??. Thank you for being my second dad since I was a child. You and Mama always watched over all of us, especially Josephine and I (the oldests) . You made me laugh, picked tomatoes in the garden for us to eat in the summer. I watched how hard you worked for your family and how beautiful your carpentry work was! You always kept us all in line! I loved your stories of SiciIy & fondly remember going camping together. You always encouraged & challenged us and taught us the importance of family. Sharing your anniversary party will always be such a cherished memory, like when you surprised me on my 50th birthday. I loved visiting you & Mama in Arizona and how you wanted me to move there too; which always made me feel wanted and loved. I always said I was really a ?DiBella? & often signed my name that way. I will love you forever and always. You will never leave me Papa, because you will live forever in my heart. We will finally live together Papa, one day in heaven, with Christ our King. I thank the Almighty for placing you in my life. You have been one of my greatest blessings! Now, heaven celebrates your arrival! ??"