Diane Wanat Obituary

Diane M. Wanat, of Somerset passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9th. She was 80 years old.
Born in Orange, she lived in Union, Watchung and Livingston before moving to Somerset 20 years ago. She worked as a Social Worker for the Livingston Board of Education for over 20 years before retiring in 2005. Diane dedicated her life to helping others. She was an active volunteer with the Giving Network of Somerville and had served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). She was also a board member of the Renaissance at Raritan Valley Women's Club for whom she helped organize many charitable events. Diane also enjoyed reading, traveling and most of all spending time with her family and loved ones, especially her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur Muniz & Helen Lobdell Muniz.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Thomas; daughters and sons-in-law, Christina & Kevin Smith of Barnegat and Erin & Paul Lowman of Hillsborough; brother, Richard Muniz of Morristown; and 5 beloved grandchildren, Kyle, Jack, Kira, Christian and Emma.
Private cremation services have been handled under the professional direction of the Gleason Funeral Home of Somerset.
A Celebration of Diane's Life will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd at the Renaissance at Raritan Valley Club House, 1 Renaissance Drive, Somerset from 2 to 5 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations in her loving memory can be made to Cycle for Survival at http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/DianeMunizWanat