Learn more about managing a memorial . But who knows what really happens behind closed doors?. Her five-year-old son Brian survived and is hospitalized. Los Angeles County said all litigation over the crash has now been resolved. Passing drivers said she stared straight ahead, her expression serene and oblivious, her hands at ten and two on the steering wheel. Schuler, 36, was driving her brother's Ford minivan home to West Babylon, L.I., after a camping trip in upstate Sullivan County when she somehow entered the Taconic State Parkway on the wrong ramp. Diane had pulled off the road just past the Tappan Zee tolls. I do; she doesnt.. The divorce was off-limits, says Jay. Two hours before Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on an upstate parkway, killing herself and seven others, a motorist saw someone who looked and dressed like her doubled-over on the side of the . Two hours later, Schuler plowed into an oncoming SUV, killing herself, her daughter, her brother's three little girls - and three others in the other vehicle. He claimed that the medical examiners report showed Diane was not an alcoholic. They were very friendly. What will it take to get Danny to accept that Diane was under the influence? I ask Ruskin. ", Another neighbor, Steve Shaughnessy, 34, called the accident "beyond terrible.". Diane Schuler her two children and three nieces did not get any chance to survive the crash. The day before, hed taken Bryan to the cemetery to see his mothers and sister Erins graves for the first time. Danny had confided to Ruskin that his relationship with Diane had ups and downs, but insisted it was a good relationship and recently was in an up. She couldve gotten a doctorate, says Christine, though Diane, a practical girl, quit Nassau Community College for a back-office job at Cablevision, which came with security and benefits and a ladder to climb, which she did. Like Danny, hes latched onto the idea that theres a hidden truth out there. Daniel Schuler and his lawyer Dominic Barbara initially denied that Diane had been taking drugs or drinking that weekend because children were with them. The Child Passenger Protection Act makes it a criminal offense to drive intoxicated with a child in the car. What signs do you see? he asked his 9-year-old. Why? asked one of his playmates. She was just nice, loving, kind, she bought cards for birthdays, he said. Eight people were killed when a minivan, being driven by 36-year-old Diane Schuler, traveled 1.7 miles (2.7 km) in the wrong direction on the . I ask Danny if she ever honked her horn. "The family needs your support. Schuler worked for Cablevision as director of credit and collections; the company put out a memo to employees on Monday mourning her loss. Reliable, trustworthy, honest.. She brought us back to life.''. He wants to talk to her in the middle of the night. He tells me hes been awake since two this morning. The Long Island mom driving the wrong-way minivan in the Taconic State Parkway tragedy called her brother two hours before the crash to say she was sick and disoriented, cops said Monday. Was there a small undetected stroke, or an abscess that somehow traveled to her brain and clouded her judgment and that led to acute substance intake? Do you ever wonder if there was anything you could have done differently? I want to know if Danny feels guilty in some general way, for inattention or absence or anything. 3809 Main Street Warrensburg, New York 12885. He says, "They make like it was not even their fault. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Failed to remove flower. A sister-in-law of Diane Schuler, whose horrific wrong-way drunken driving crash on the Taconic Parkway two years ago killed eight people . Daniel Schulers lawyer insisted to Fox 5 that his clients wife had not been a heavy drinker or drug user and that their were no problems in the marriage. "She didn't indicate specifically what was bothering her, but obviously something was wrong because her brother did ask her to pull over," said State Trooper James Murphy, lead investigator into Westchester's worst highway accident in 75 years. Failed to report flower. He gave her what she wanted, says a friend of Dannys. Agents were unable to figure out what path Diane Schuler took from the extension to the Taconic State Parkway ramps near Briarcliff Manor. #dianeschuler #somethingiswrongwithauntdiane Diane Schuler left a family campground with her daughter, son, and two nieces to head home. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. (Jackie refused to be interviewed by the state police, another suspicious fact for Mike and Jeanne.). Though Diane could be impulsive, Danny never doubted her judgment. Mike and Jeanne focus on that 1:02 call when Warren learned that Diane was incapacitated. Try again. State police who went to Mr. Schuler's home for a pre-arranged interview yesterday were rebuffed. Torrington, CT and Stony Creek: Hes lost his little girl and his wife, the boss who didnt trouble him with the details. Up for twelve years." No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. These kids are in the valley of heaven.". Warren told Diane to stay put; he was on his way. The Schulers 5-year-old son, Bryan, who was the only survivor of the crash, has been moved out of the intensive-care unit at Westchester Medical Center, a source said. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Danny kept the TV off. Schuler, a manager in Cablevisions accounting department, would suck down screwdrivers at a Long Island saloon, where she was a regular the past few years and usually came by herself, her pal said, adding: I wouldnt say she was an alcoholic, but she liked her drinks. Vanessa Bryant Settles Helicopter-Crash Photo Lawsuit for $28.85 Million. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. We have set your language to . His sense of financial well-being is gone, too. Large pictures of the victims were at the altar. She was described as a protective mother's helper and the best mother's assistance ever. Thanks for contacting us. She mothered kids, who flocked to her, and she mothered Danny. Detective James Boyle interviewed a couple who said that at about 11:45 a.m. on July 2623 minutes before Jackie supposedly had that coherent 12:08 p.m. conversation with Dianeshe noticed a red minivan pulled over to the side of the road. Comment. It was a perfect headline-maker, and another deft tug at public opinion, even if Barbara, as he later tells me, isnt convinced of the wisdom of that course. Moreover, in the investigation, they also find all the children did sit in the back of the van. Daniels outing was followed by an HBO story called Theres Something Wrong With Aunt Diane, which attempted to prove Dianesinnocence. "It looks like he's going to make it.". You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "This is a road she could have done blindfolded," she said. Born September 14, 1944 in Rockville Centre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eileen (Robinson) McKeough of Floral Park and Stony Creek. His examples: "The house needs painting, the gutters need to be cleaned.". I go to bed every night knowing. And she could be secretive. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Three months after the accident, Danny Schuler cant recall a single negative moment. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Three men in the Chevrolet outrider, 81-year-old Michael Bastardi, his 49-year-old son Guy, and Dianes boyfriend, 74-year-old Dan Longo, were killed at the scene of the accident; the children did not appear to be buckled up. The Key Moments From Alex Murdaughs Testimony and Murder Trial. Daniel Schuler continues to refute claims that his wife is anything but the perfect woman, describing her as reliable, trustworthy, honest and denying her victims familys claim that she was a murderer. Ive never seen her mad or angry, says Noreen Smyth, another good friend I reach later by phone. Around 9:30 a.m. Diane, along with her 5-year-old son Bryan, her 2-year-old daughter Erin, and her three nieces (8-year-old Emma, Emma, 7-year-old Alyson, and 5-year-old Kate) left the camp. A New York mother who lost all three of her children in a horrific wrong-way drunk . When asked about the broken vodka bottle in the car, Daniel claimed that they always keep an old bottle in their camper and that Diane had packed it for the camping trip. For Mike, as for Danny, family is the hub of life. People who knew her reported her to be a devoted mother and wife, and a credit to her job. Look inside to read what others have shared. It wont bring them back. . Diane would tell me, You drive me crazy. The collision occurred after the troubled West Babylon resident drove south for 1.7 miles in the northbound lanes of the . Big time, he says. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Friends may call on Eileens family from 12-2 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street, Warrensburg. She was disoriented. At the same time, her husband left in a gray pickup with their family dog. "I made many efforts," her mother, Eileen, tells me. When Diane was 9, her mother abandoned the family; her father raised four kids. . Warren John Hance 1938 - 2021. A new report says Diane Schuler was drunk and had marijuana in her during that horrid Taconic Parkway crash that killed eight people. There just isnt no words for it right now, Danny says at one point. LOVING WIFE AND MOTHER DIANE E NOV 13, 1972 - JULY 26, 2009 DADDYS LITTLE GIRL BEAUTIFUL BABY SISTER . Daniel denied that his wife had used drugs, but claimed that she only smoked marijuana occasionally, never in large quantities, and only for insomnia. Call me when you figure out where he is, Jeanne said. Small children, because they are so tied to . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Diane Schuler, 30 who died in the wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway recently seemed under pressure, like work and family were getting to her, said the pal, Sheila, who asked that her last name be withheld. She took so much interest in your life, says Dianes friend Camille Stio. The Evidence That Diane Schuler May Have Experienced Auto Brewery Syndrome. Dianes braininess was legendary in the family. When Mike got home, the phone rang. Doubtless, Mr. Barbara will come up with a way to explain that. Diane had high levels of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, in her system, according to the report, indicating that she may have smoked marijuana 15 minutes before the crash. Now Danny tells me, There were never any downs. In the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, 74-year-old Dan Longo, 81-year-old Michael Bastardi, and his 49-year-old son Guy were killed instantly. Diane then spoke to Hance, claiming to be disoriented and unable to see clearly. Twitter Is Dumping Most of Its New York Office. And yet Diane is dead and already a criminal, and so for Mike shes an unsatisfying repository for anger. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Mike had to show up or risk the doghouse. Jeanne, overhearing, said, Which one? From his bed, Dannys son wanted to know where Mommy was. The Diane Schuler Case. A graveside service will follow the visitation, in the Knowelhurst Cemetery, Stony Creek where Eileen will be laid to rest next to her beloved parents. She didnt drink to excess, didnt need to let off steam. . "All of us are very, very sad for the loss of the little girls, and our hearts go out to the family," she said. Barbara exaggerated; the report noted that some changes associated with some long-term alcoholics werent present. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Schuler herself was killed, along . Did she feel she couldn't confide in her husband because their work schedules meant they were rarely home at the same time? Jackie heard the kids crying in the background, but after two minutes and 33 seconds, the call cut out. Family members of the three TrailBlazer victims slammed Daniels insistence on denying his wifes intoxication and drug use. The bullshit was one reason Mike Sr. used to get in his car and pop over to Mike and Jeannes. She could do it quicker upside down and in her head than he could do it on a calculator, says Danny. Her van was later spotted by several motorists driving erratically along Route 17 and I-87. Listen to this, he said at the press conference. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. (School aint for everyone, says Danny, a night guard at Nassau County parks.) I gave her a hug and a kiss.. Diane killed eight people that day including herself, her two-year-old daughter and her three nieces, all under the age of ten. Danny left the real storytelling to Barbara and his investigator, Tom Ruskin, a former cop and president of CMP, a private-investigation firm. Its the language of CSI, those captivating TV procedurals in which they always get their man. Weve updated the security on the site. 0 cemeteries found in Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA. Daniel is still trying to prove there was a medical reason for her actions. Diane Schuler was drunk claims sources to New York press today. He cant think about anything else. In fact, while ordering her food and orange juice, she had a lengthy conversation. Totally shot, says Jeanne. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. July 13, 2011 12:40 pm. Then at 12:58, Emma called her mother. I do; she doesn't. This is a carousel with slides. The truth that Daniel Schuler, Dianne's husband, has tried so hard to hide from the world and probably from himself is coming out. Verify and try again. As we talk, I cant help but notice a similarity between Mike and Danny and their families. Not only was his wife not an addict, he says, she was nearly flawless. 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Three men in the SUV she hit - Guy Bastardi, 49, Michael Bastardi, 81 . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. There were no ups and downs, no mood swings, none that anyone noticed. Their attic is full of neatly packed outfits for the 2-year-old Erin and Bryan for years to come. He said he has yet to speak to Warren and Jackie Hance, who were not at the service, and is praying for the right thing to say. Eileen was in town with close friends for the Worlds Largest Garage Sale. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. It was Mikes sister, Margaret, laughing and wanting to know if Dad was there, sitting in the driveway. Shortly after the accident, Danny turned himself over to the care of Dominic Barbara, a skilled attorney whos represented a procession of high-profile client-celebrities, Joey Buttafuoco prominent among them. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. They make like it was not even their fault, says Mike. He choked up at the mention of his dead 2-year-old. The first call from the Hances to the state police comes at 1:40, by which time everyone is dead. The Bastardis grew up in auto parts. "I'm still numbed," said neighbor Joseph O'Donald, 79. She is not an alcoholic. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Diane Schulerthey later identified her through . All rights reserved. The co-owner of the Hunter Ground campsite was friends with the Schulers, and he spoke to Diane before she left, claiming she was sober. Bryans home from the hospital. ", "Too young, and too soon," the Rev. Ill never find another woman like her. Admit one flaw, even a minor one, and everything falls apart. She was not a reckless substance abuser but a devoted mother to whom something horrible and beyond her control had happened. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. My heart is rested every night. He died, along with his father, Michael Bastardi, 81, and friend Daniel Longo, 74, all of Yonkers. Sorry! "These are three kids that are saints and angels. The police receive a report about 11 fatalities at the scene. Diane probably drank and drove so often Warren couldnt conceive it would get this bad, says Jeanne. Diane left McDonalds with a cup of orange juice, a good mixer. "Daniel Schuler, whose wife, Diane Schuler, killed herself and seven others in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic State Parkway is suing the state and his brother-in-law, whose three daughters were victims. She drove south in the left lane for 1.7 miles before smashing into the Chevy Trailblazer driven by Guy Bastardi, 49. Get in the spirit, shed tell anyone who dragged their feet, and directed Danny on proper placement of the blow-up pumpkins or the Santa Clauses or the Easter bunnies. No, he tells me. Diane's niece died in the hospital . Discover amazing horror stories, conspiracy theories, Murder Mysteries, Alien Life, Unsolved Mysteries, latest breakthrough Science news, and much more on Bugged Space ! Barbara also mentioned Diane had an abscess that had hung in her mouth for seven weeks prior to her death and a lump in her leg. They were all so busy, no one probed behind that unflappable cheeriness. She infrequently talked about personal feelings, says Christine. For a while, he wore an eye patch. Those close to Diane claim she was the perfect image of a doting mother and aunt, a . That makes it even more tragic.. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. . The collision occurred after the troubled West Babylon resident drove south for 1.7 miles in the northbound lanes of the Taconic Parkway. Mikes shot. Hance's sister-in-law Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on New York's Taconic State Parkway and crashed . Privacy Policy and Diane Schuler was a 36-year-old woman from New York. Mike Bastardi Jr. lost his sibling, father, and companion in the fatal crash on the Taconic State Parkway, saying, This was the murder of my family.. A caller to WABC/Channel 7 said the campground at Hunters Lake where Schuler and her family regularly stayed is a known boozing area, where wild parties are the norm. 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