Diane A. Sacala
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane A. Sacala passed away on July 9, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her home. She has taken her place of honor among the angels in heaven. She was 88-years-old.
Diane was born on January 30, 1935 in Troy, NY. She was daughter to the late Helen (Yamin) and Joseph A. Jabour. She grew up as one of seven siblings. Diane went to beauty school to work as a hairstylist, and opened Belinda Ann’s Beauty Shop, a salon she ran out of her home. She was an avid bowler, loved golf, old country music and spending time with her family and friends. A woman of faith, Diane was a member of the Catholic Church, and spent many days volunteering her time at the hospital guild.
Diane was married to the love of her life, the late John J. Sacala in November 1963. Together they had four children. She was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Diane’s house was welcoming and open to whomever needed a place to stay. She made everything from scratch: popsicles, yogurt, shortbread cookies – and of course the traditional dishes she would make for holidays like kibbeh, Lebanese grape leaves and pierogies.
In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Diane is predeceased by her brother Solomon Jabour.
Diane is survived by her sisters Marsha Ernest, Helen Dundon, Elaine Miakisz, Rose Wertman and her brother Joseph Jabour. She is also survived by her children Joseph (Jamie) Sacala, Belinda (Shawn) Quick, Mark Sacala, and Scott (Jamie L. Cotter) Sacala; her niece Melissa Jabour; as well as 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be dearly missed.
A Mass will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 14 at St. Joseph’s Church, 3159 State Hwy 9N, Greenfield Center.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Diane’s Life at her home following services at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s memory can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga County. communityhospice.org 518-724-0242
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.