Dianne C. Snay-Paladino

NASHUA, NH - Dianne C. Snay-Paladino, age 63, a resident of Nashua, NH died Sunday, January 31, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Paladino, Jr..

Born in Lowell on Dec. 1, 1957, Dianne was the daughter of the late Margaret (Pickles) (Snay) Sneed and the late Frank Snay.

Prior to her illness, Dianne was employed for many years as a quality inspector by Amphenol Corp. Dianne was also very passionate and active in the local stock car racing community. Racers and fans will remember being greeted by Dianne's bright smile as she previously worked security for the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. When not at the local short tracks cheering on her favorite racers, Dianne also enjoyed spending time at her 'happy place', the Cascade Campground in Loudon, NH. Dianne considered the friends she made at the campground as family, and always spoke fondly of her time spent there.

Dianne always spoke to the fact that she was proudest of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. She is survived by her two sons, Tony J. Paladino, III of Nashua, NH and Steven C. Dickey, Jr. and his fiancé Nicola Regan of Milford, NH; three grandchildren, Dominick Paladino, Bradie Paladino, and Daisy Dickey; a great grandson, Donte Paladino; a brother, Michael Snay and his wife Angela of North Carolina; two sisters, Suzanne Petrucelli and her husband George, and Carolyn Goosen, all of Tennessee; her dear friend, Dennis Small of Litchfield, NH; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Darlene Lawrence.

Following the wishes of Dianne, a celebration of her life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dianne's memory to Victory Junction, a camp for children with serious medical conditions, which she was very passionate about donating to. Donations may be made to 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317 or at victoryjunction.org.