Diane Mary Stadolnik 83, a longtime resident of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2nd. She was born in West Hartford on December 6, 1941, to the late Joseph and Theresa Raymond Stadolnik. Diane is lovingly survived by Joseph (Gloria) Stadolnik, Carol (Ralph) Nista and Donald (Janet) Stadolnik. Diane graduated from Eli Whitney Technical School and then worked at Circuit Wise in North Haven as a supervisor in the Photo Department. She then worked for Sea Crest Retirement Center in West Haven as their Enviornmental Services Manager. In addition to her siblings and spouses, Diane's world was surrounded by her nieces, nephews and their children and her close loving friends.  They meant the world to her and was especially proud to be Michelle Stadolnik Gagne's godmother. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 4 - 7 pm. in the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. A funeral service will take place on Monday at 10:30 am in the same location. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven. We thank the ARK Rehabilitation Center in Branford, CT for Diane's good care and compassion during her stay. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ARK ( www.arkbranfordhills.com ) or a charity of your choice.