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Deanna Rose Litano

Deanna Rose Litano, 39, of 341 West St. died Monday at Berkshire Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Pittsfield on June 1, 1967, daughter of Louis C. Litano Jr. and Mary Ratigan Litano Crespo, she attended Taconic High School and was a 1985 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She attended Berkshire Community College for one year. She also took online courses in medical billing, where she received a bachelor's degree and maintained a 4.0 average. Primarily a stay-at-home mom, she was employed as a secretary in the District Attorney's office from 1987 until 1989, when she retired due to ill health. She was a former communicant of Mount Carmel Church. Besides her father, of Lilburn, Ga., and her mother, of Melbourne, Fla., she leaves her stepfather, Albert Crespo of Melbourne, Fla.; her stepmother, Lorraine Litano, of Lilburn, Ga.; two daughters, Amanda M. Prelli and Gina R. Rivera, both of Pittsfield; a brother, Michael L. Litano of Pittsfield; two sisters, Denise A. Litano of Duluth, Ga., and Katrina L. Litano of Pittsfield; two stepbrothers, Richard M. Nixdorf of Providence, R.I., and Maxx K. Nixdorf of Lilburn, Ga.; two stepsisters, Julianne R. Nixdorf of Lilburn, Ga., and Victoria Crespo of West Palm Beach, Fla.; her paternal grandmother, Rose T. Litano of Pittsfield; and her maternal grandfather, Robert E. Ratigan of Sandisfield. FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for Deanna R. Litano, who died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, will be held graveside at the Sandisfield Center Cemetery, Sandisfield, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, with the Rev. William D. Furey, pastor of Berkshire Chapel in Lanesborough, officiating. Calling hours will be today, Oct. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial donations may be made to "Deanna's Children's Educational Fund" in care of DEVANNY-CONDRON FUNERAL HOME, which is in charge of arrangements. Deanna enjoyed being a full-time mom and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will always be remembered as being a loving, caring person and an avid listener among both children and adults.
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Mom, oh my goodness. It is hell without you.. I'm not going to lie. It has been a rough past two years. A lot has happened, and I assume you've seen, heard, and felt the emotion and pain running through this house. It's already 2014, and I can't believe I'm still alive. I miss you with all of my heart.. you don't even understand how many nights I lay in bed and cry for hours about how mad I am at God for taken the best soul I've ever encountered, and how different my life would be as a whole if you were still alive. God damn it mom, I wish you were still here.. ): I love you so much too, you were my first love and will be my last love. I'll save a reserved seat for you during my graduation, and my wedding. I will never ever ever forget anything about you. I'm trying so hard not to forget anything. School is a drag, depression had taken over, so have insomnia, anxiety, and loneliness. I just feel lost, even now more then ever. I'm trying to be strong but, I can't be for much longer. Nana misses you a lot, and grandpa says hi. We know you're so much happier and safer up in heaven, it's just hard you know? But I have to go for now. I'll write soon ahaha. Bye now❤️

From iBerkshires: Please, please Gina find someone you can talk to. We have seen how grief can become debilitating, and we can't imagine your mother who loved you so much would want you to be so sad.

from: Gina Rivera on: 01-15-2014
My daughter Deanna,just to let you know that there isn't a day that goes by that we don't miss you and love you very much;Gina made the honor roll!Great-Gramps(Ratigan),Grandpa Al,Gina and Mom alway's talk about the good time's we had together.You loved going fishing with Great Grampa,He misses that.We visit you every year,we stay a few hours and talk!I love you baby,MOMMY.
from: Deanna Riveraon: 11-06-2011
Lou is a junior woman! R.I.P Dee Dee Litano we miss you
from: Henry Litanoon: 08-28-2010
I need to correct the name from Deanna Litano to:Love Mom,Gina,Al and Great Grandpa Ratigan.
from: Mary Crespo& Ginaon: 02-08-2010
Hi Mom, long time no talk. I love and miss you with all my broken heart!! I wish you were here now to help me when I get hurt or feed me when I get hungry!! Nana is doing a great job with all of that, though! All my friends say they wish they met you and I always reply with so do I!! I bet you God is so Happy your with him taking care of everyone! Boy, do I very much still miss you but, i'll see you soon so untill then wait for me!!!
Big Hugs and Big Kisses,
Gina
P.S. Ilove and Miss You!!! :) :)
from: Gina Riveraon: 02-08-2010
Correction to Deanna's Obit;#1 her married name is Rivera,#2 her father was Louis Anthony Litano.Louis C.Litano was her grandfather!NO JRS.Ihave valid leagleProof of this.Deanna nee; Litano was still married to her husband;Daniel JAUN RIVERIA,at the time of her death!I am her mother,and would like the truth be known! REST IN Peace and I MISS YOU SO! Love Mom,AL,and Gina
from: Deanna Litanoon: 02-03-2010
Hi honey, it's been 3 long and lonely years ago,we had to let you go.We miss you so much,but I know we will be with you again.You know Amanda made High Honers and is getting ready for Collage,and Gina is also an a 4th.grade honor student,and she too will go to college!You did a great job,you must be so proud!I Miss you honey!See you soon. Love,MOM---2009.
from: Deanna R. Litanoon: 10-13-2009
It,s been 2 years,can't stop missing and loving you.Gina made the Honor Roll---3rd grade.She always talks about youand her happy times with you.We still love you so much,we will be with you again,till then sleep my baby,cuz when I see you again,We will raise cain ,like we used to. ALL our LOVE,MOM-GINA--AMANDA and AL. Bye Sweetie.
from: Deanna Litanoon: 11-19-2008
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