Jo-Ann Nadine DiBiase

SOUTH PORTLAND – Jo-Ann Nadine DiBiase, 88, formerly of Chesley Avenue, Portland, passed away August 19, 2022 surrounded by family.

Jo-Ann was born in Long Beach, Calif. on Nov. 13, 1933. She was the daughter of Michael Taliento and Agnes “Kenny” (Garvin) Taliento. Growing up in Portland she attended Portland High School, then went on to work numerous jobs in retail, and as a secretary.

Jo-Ann had a wonderful sense of humor, loved horses, and everyone’s family pets were her 4-legged grandchildren. Some of Jo-Ann’s favorite past times were playing Yahtzee, volleyball, and wearing black leather and traveling the state of Maine on her motorcycle.

Jo-Ann was a proud communicant of St. Pius Catholic Church, where she attended Sunday services and was active in volunteering in community outreaches.

Above all else Jo-Ann adored her grandchildren and made sure that she was an active part of their lives. Whether it was attending the endless amount of sporting events, concerts, or taking them on weekend adventures, Jo-Ann made sure to be a vital part in their lives.

In addition to her parents, Jo-ann was predeceased by her sister Patrica Ford.

She is survived by her children, Cathy DiBiase, Nick DiBiase and wife Sandy, Mike DiBiase and wife Jeanie, all of South Portland, and David DiBiase of Portland. She is also survived by 13 loving grandchildren, Jon, Mara, Tim, Mandy, Zach, Nick, Aliseia, Danielle, Matt, Sam, Joey, Jimmy and Lauren; as well as 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; niece Rhonda Deardon and husband Will.

A celebration of life will be Friday August 26 from 2-5 at the Maine Military Museum, 50 Peary Terr, South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Jo-Ann’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com