Obituary of Diane Bligh

Diane Bligh, age 59, of Basking Ridge passed away on May 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. Diane was a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend. She is survived by her three children, Caroline Alati (Bligh) and husband Thomas; John L. Bligh III; and Christine Bligh. She is also survived by her mother, Nancy Bovasso (Tagliareni); her brother Robert Bovasso Jr. and wife Michele; her in-laws, Ellen and William DeCorso; Elizabeth and James Orlando; Patricia Bligh and Arthur Glatman; Mary and Michael Romano; Nancy and William Carey; and Christopher and Jill Bligh; and by her 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Bligh Jr., and by her father Robert Bovasso. Diane was a 1984 graduate of Saint Peter's University in Jersey City and had a career at the Bank of New York before staying home to raise her children. Most recently, she worked for the Visiting Nurses Association of Northern New Jersey. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 from 4:00-8:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 14 2021, 10:00am at St. James Church, 184 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Basking Ridge.