John F. Dibene's Obituary
John F DiBene entered onto eternal peace on Thursday, January 4, 2018
John was born on December 13, 1927 in Napa California. He grew up on a dairy farm with his Italian grandparents among the red wood trees, near Eureka California. He would always have a very special place in his heart for his grandparents and life on the dairy farm. John had a beautiful singing voice and spent several years as professional entertainer before being drafted into the Army. He served in Germany, Alabama, and Fairbanks Alaska where he was discharged and began his career in Real Estate. He Owned John DiBene & Co in Anchorage, AK and eventually came to Tucson where he was an associate broker at Long Reality for 18 years. He retired from Long reality in 2016 John was survived by his loving wife of 42 years Liana DiBene. John was the beloved father of Cheryl DiBene, Stephanie DiBene, Trudie Kirkland, John Dibene, Terri Tigert (Earl Tigert), Roxane, Debbie Ketserson (David Kesterson). Beloved grandfather of Thomas Pillsbury (Erika Pillsbury), Gina Singer (Jim Singer), Robert Pillsbury, Nicole Jones (Wyat Jones), Justene Ketserson, Ian Kesterson, Gage Kirkland, Siena DiBene. Beloved great grandfather of Cheryl Powers, Jessica Lomonaco, Autumn Pillsbury, Kenzie Pillsbury, Alexis Keysor, Mercedes Wenholtz, Shelby Pillsbury,Patrick Ham, Landyn Jones. Beloved great great grandfather of Genevieve Adams. There will be a memorial for John in the spring.
For those wishing to do so, please make a contribution in Johns name to Saint Jude Children’s research hospital.
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