In Memory: Dina Daniele Owens, 55, Battled ALS For 4 Years

The following obituary was submitted by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory:

Dina Daniele Owens, age 55 of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 after a valiant 4 year battle with ALS.

She was born to Anthony and Eleanor Daniele on November 30, 1959, in Ft Myers, Florida. Dina attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary and Bishop Verot High Schools before attending Loyola University in New Orleans and completing her education at the University of South Florida.

Dina’s career as a C.P.A., and financial professional spanned over 30 years, culminating as Chief Financial Officer with Worldwide, Inc., for the past 15 years.

Dina is survived by her husband Terry Owens; her mother Eleanor Daniele; godmother Gloria Tukiendorf; sisters Andrea Daniele Roche (Tim Roche), Lisa Daniele Trujillo (John Trujillo); and nephews Alex and Michael Trujillo.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Dina over the last few years. She will always be remembered as a loving and caring wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who always thought of others before herself.

In lieu of flowers, Dina has requested donations be made to the ALS Foundation at www.alsa.org/donate/ or the www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.

Arrangements provided by Northside Chapel Funeral Home and St. Brigid Catholic Church.

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