Deanna was born on February 19, 1944 in New Rochelle, NY to Mary and Victor Cossio. She passed away peacefully at Azalealand Nursing and Rehab in Savannah, GA on July 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her dear Aunt Rose Smitarello and her brother Victor Cossio. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Kinnaman, and nieces, Dina Cossio and Kara Cossio, a nephew, Craig Cossio, cousins in the US and Italy and beloved godson, Matthew Happel. 

Deanna graduated from College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ. She worked in various professional capacities in sales and in the financial services industry in New York and Chicago. She and John moved to The Landings on Skidaway Island in 2006. She was an active golfer and duplicate bridge player until two variations of dementia took them from her. She loved to travel. She and John visited over 70 countries during their years together. 

There are no services planned. Remembrances in her name should go to The Landings Military Family Relief Fund, Savannah, GA, or to the Tunnels To Towers organization.