Obituary of Deborah M. (Stearns) Difasi

On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Debbie Difasi passed away at age 64, surrounded by her loved ones. Debbie was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and cherished every moment with them. Debbie especially loved her role as “Nana”. She loved to cook, bake, and spend time outdoors fishing or soaking up the sun. She loved going to Florida to visit her mother, brother, and sister.  Debbie was a graduate of Thomas Edison High School.  For 30 years, she worked alongside her husband at Twin Tier Tool. Debbie will be remembered for all the heart she shared with her family and friends. She loved deeply— and if you knew her, you knew it. She will be dearly missed.

Debbie is survived by her mother Lillian Stearns Kinner; her loving husband of 27 years Daniel Difasi; son Matthew (Brittany) Difasi with their children, Donovon, Cordelia, Lucello and Orenzo; daughter Angela (Nicholas) Strong with their daughters, Adrianna and Layla; brother Steven (Laurie) Kreitzer; sister Carol (Daniel) Cragan; twin brother David Stearns; in-laws, Anthony (Antoinette) Difasi, Jeannette (William) Meck, Mary (Joseph) Brenzo, Charles Difasi and Rena Difasi; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 604 Park Place Elmira.  A livestream of the Mass will be available through the Facebook page for Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, https://www.facebook.com/ElmiraCatholic     Committal prayers and interment will take place Friday, January 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.