Eileen Clare Divita, 79, of Flower Mound, TX entered into eternal peace on Monday, December 1, 2014. She passed in her home, under the care of hospice after battling lung cancer for almost 2 years.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jack Divita; her four children, Paul Divita, Karen Standefer, Nancy Valentine, and Mark Divita; and her seven grandchildren, Tricia, Katie, Bryce, Daniel, Nicole, Josh, and Joseph. She is remembered and loved as an exceptional wife and mother.
Eileen held a Master of Arts Degree from California State College. She was very active in elementary education in Southern California for over 10 years. Her positions included teacher, vice principal, and principal.
After raising her four children, Eileen spent much of her time volunteering at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano where she lived for about 20 years. Her years of service where much appreciated and remembered for the impact she made on the parish and individual members of Seton.
A memorial service will be conducted Friday, December 12th at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at Pinewood Hills Senior Living Center, 3901 Kirkpatrick Lane, Flower Mound, TX 75028.
A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 13th at 12:30 PM at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023.
The family will receive friends in the Church Hall immediately following the funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Catholic Charities (catholiccharitiesusa.org).
Arrangements are under the direction of
ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700