Lasting Memories
Nancy A. DiSanto
Nov. 18, 1963-Nov. 19, 2011
Portola Valley, California
Nancy A. DiSanto passed away at Stanford Hospital on November 19, 2011 due to complications arising from her metastatic breast cancer disease. She died peacefully, surrounded by family, relatives and friends. Nancy was born in the Philippines in 1963 and was raised in San Diego, CA. She received her RN and BSN degrees from San Diego State in 1989. Nancy was an avid volleyball player, both on the beach and on the court, a talent that she shared with her two daughters, Jennifer (14) and Jacqueline (12).
Nancy met Jim DiSanto, a naval officer and F14 pilot, in 1988 at the Miramar Naval Air Base, San Diego, CA, and they married in June 1991. Nancy and Jim settled in Ladera in 1993 and have lived there ever since. Nancy took a position as an RN in the ICU at Stanford Hospital and eventually worked as a nurse in the Stanford Neurosurgery Department. From 2008-2010, Nancy worked as the study nurse coordinator for a Stanford melanoma prevention trial.
Nancy played many roles in her life as an active community member, a regular Ladera bake sale Best in Show winner, and a frequent school volunteer. Nancy served as coach and assistant coach for her daughters' volleyball teams at La Entrada Middle School and during her tenure won every match including the league championship. She took particular pride in training her daughters in the sport. Both Jacqueline and Jennifer played in the June 2011 USA Volleyball National Tournament in Atlanta, GA.
Nancy?s greatest legacy, though, is her children, Jennifer and Jacqueline, who meant the world to her and Jim. They are remarkable young women because of Nancy and the best job she ever had - being a mother.
Dec. 1, 2011
I remember Nancy fondly from her days at Stanford in the ICU. She was a beautiful, happy woman who spread joy.
Dec. 1, 2011
I remember Nancy from early playgroup days, followed by our shared experience as Bing moms, ballet moms, etc. We camped together in Big Sur with the girls. After the grils went on to different schools, we saw each other now and then. Nancy was one of the kindest, warmest, most beautiful, humblest people I have ever met. Every conversation left my day a little brighter. I am so sorry for her family's loss. I will look for some pictures from our crazy toddler-parenting days to share. My prayers and thoughts go out to Jim, Jennifer and Jacqueline during this time of loss. Know that Nancy left the world a better place every day of her life. Love from Natasha
Dec. 1, 2011
Nancy was one of my dearest friends, and I will miss her terribly. I am blessed to have known her and call her my friend. She was a beautiful woman and an amazing mother to Jennifer and Jacqueline. They are her legacy. Our family sends our thoughts and prayers Jim, Jennifer, and Jacqueline. We love you!