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Kathleen L. DiCiano
Sept. 6, 1949 – July 26, 2025
Kathleen DiCaino obit

Kathleen L. DiCiano, 75 of Gustine, California, passed away on July 26, 2025, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma). Kathy was born in Newman on September 6, 1949, to Michael and Ellaura DiCiano. She was a lifelong resident of Gustine. She graduated from Gustine High School in 1967 and attended Modesto Junior College, earning an AA degree. Kathy started work at Avoset at 19 years old, where she worked with her mom, dad and many lifelong friends. She retired in 2011 after 44 years. Kathy enjoyed reading, playing games and traveling with her parents.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Ellaura DiCiano and her sister, Jacqline DiCiano Tate.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Ellaura DiCiano and her sister, Jacqline DiCiano Tate.

Kathy is survived by her daughters, Brandy (Mike) Neil of Martinez, CA and Jacqline Henderson of Gustine; son, John R. Moore Jr. of Gustine; grandchildren, Chelsey Marquez and Jaden Pesina of Gustine, CA and Ella Neil of Martinez, CA. Her brother, Brian DiCiano of Turlock CA; sisters, Jennifer DiCiano of Gustine, CA and Shelly DiCiano of Pahrump, Nv; 6 nephews, Robert Tate, Jason Tate, Jacob Morse, James Medina, Brian Labar, Dominic DiCiano and 1 niece, Breanne Villarreal.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 25th at Hillview Funeral Chapels in Gustine.