Dana Gentile
Age - 68
November 26, 2023
Dana Marie Gentile (nee Torregrossa), passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23rd 2023 (Fibonacci Day) in Columbia, Maryland. Born on February 13th, 1955 in Astoria, New York, she was known for her love of her family and nature, and her knowledge of just about any subject she encountered throughout her 68 years of life. Beloved wife of Paul Gentile for 47 love-filled years, their story began as young teenagers in 1968. Throughout their eight-year courtship they bonded over their passion for mathematics, music, concerts, Broadway; and an unwavering devotion to family. Paul's job transplanted them to Maryland from New York, where Dana swore, "We will go back to NYC in a year. " Clearly that was not the case, as Columbia quickly became their home. Their marriage was filled with countless family trips; continually searching for magnificent sunsets, beautiful vistas, and Earth's natural wonders. For the past nine years, Lewes, DE became a second home to Dana and Paul, offering tranquil days, while allowing Dana to put her interior design skills to use once again. Dana was a loving mother to Tristen Kvedar (Timothy Kvedar) and Tarin Baugh (Alexander Baugh). She was an amazing mother to her two girls, but her true calling was to be a grandma. She thoroughly enjoyed showering each of them with the gift of her love and time. Dana's legacy will continue through her three grandchildren (Eva Kemper Kvedar, Mia Dane Kvedar, and Cooper Lee Baugh). She was the cherished sister of Dorian Consiglio (Timothy Consiglio; Taylor Consiglio) and John Torregrossa (Julia Torregrossa). Dana is preceded in death by her parents Rachel and Rene Torregrossa, cousin Robert Lisi, nephew Alex Torregrossa, and numerous aunts and uncles. Dana is survived by several cousins (Kim Callahan, Karen Lisi, John Lisi, and James Lisi), her in-laws Carmine and Camille Gentile (Michael and Tony Gentile), and countless friends. Dana was an extraordinary woman who left an everlasting impression on everyone she encountered. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy will live on in the people she loved and who loved her in return. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Dana Gentile may be directed to support Dr. Deborah Armstrong's Ovarian Cancer Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. To make a gift online please go to and specify, "Dr. Deborah Armstrong's Research. " Or mail checks payable to Johns Hopkins University with a memo indicating the gift is in memory of Dana Gentile to benefit, "Dr. Deborah Armstrong's Research" and mail to: The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Office of Development, 750 E. Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Donations may also be made specificallyto the Gilchrist Hospice Center of Howard County ( ).
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