NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Donna Diodati Mozdzierz, 72, of Manchester, CT, died on February 12, 2026 at Hartford Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Donna is survived by her husband, Walter J. Mozdzierz, Jr., whom she married on December 15, 1995. Donna was a loving wife, stepmother, step-grandmother, step great grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Donna was born in North Adams, MA on March 4, 1953 to the late Anne Colbert Diodati and William Donald Diodati. was employed at Aetna in Connecticut for 29 years, retiring in 2008. She earned a master’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford in 1989. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1976, and from the former St. Joseph’s Regional High School in North Adams in 1971.

Donna enjoyed traveling with Walt to many places, including the Rhode Island shore, throughout the US and Europe. She was an avid gardener, genealogist, reader, and walker.

Besides her husband, Donna is survived by her sister, Marijane Diodati of Allston, MA; her two stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Brenda and Joseph Burge of Colrain, MA, and Karen and Walter Wydo of Portland, CT; two step-grandchildren, Emersyn and Tyler Wydo of Portland, one step great grandchild Charlie Steed as well as: several cousins, including Shirley and John Warn of Granby, CT, and many dear friends.

Donna’s burial will be a private event; however, a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes – CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247 is entrusted with arrangements. To add to the book of memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com