BORN

1964

DIED

2012

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Denise Caccamo Obituary

Denise Frances Caccamo
May 8, 1964 - July 25, 2012
Resident of Santa Clara
Denise passed away suddenly on July 25, 2012. She is survived by her two beautiful children, Gabrielle Marie Caccamo and Mikeala Lynn Caccamo-Horton and her sisters Lynn Taylor and Kathleen Caccamo. Denise earned her high school diploma through the Santa Clara Unified School District where she would go on to work in the Adult Education Office for over 23 years. Denise raised her girls in the home she grew up in and is well known in her neighborhood for being a genuinely caring person who wanted the best for the people she loved. She was quick to support others and offer encouragement. Denise will be fondly remembered and missed by her family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Sam and Lora Caccamo, and brother, Michael Taylor. Visitation Monday 7/30 from 5-9pm at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Funeral Service Tuesday 7/31 at 11am also at Lima Family Mortuary. Interment private.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jul. 28, 2012.
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I love an miss my sisters so much. The girls Gabby an Mikeala are doing well. Denise would be proud.

Kay Caccamo

May 15, 2013

I just found out & I am very sorry for your families loss. Denise was a very beautiful lady. She was always willing to help everyone out. She will be missed.

Young-Set

October 11, 2012

Family and friends of Denise... you are all in my prayers. Denise was an awesome person always smiling. She will be missed. I thought of her, Gabby, and Mikela today. You are especially in my prayers tonight. God bless.

Crystal Kaufman

August 6, 2012

I am deeply saddenend to learn of Denise's passing. She was a lovely individual, and was very very supportive of me when I needed her services in Adult Ed. I will think of her fondly and with love. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Liz Winslow

August 2, 2012

My prayers goes out to the family specially to the her daughters, Gabby and Makeala. I will truly miss you Denise. I thank God for blessing me with such a wonderful friend like you and happy and fond memories of you will always be in my heart forever. Love you!

Lirio Visitacion

July 30, 2012

Our deepest sympathy for your loss of your mother.
Love and friends,
Kelly, Amy and Becca Keate

July 30, 2012

Denise will be missed in the neighborhood. My love and support go to her daughters.
Love and friends,
Kelly, Amy and Rebecca Keate

July 30, 2012

What a shocking loss! I can picture Denise sitting in her chair telling me about all the great bargains she's found and laughing together over some silly thing that just happened. Denise appreciated the little things and tried to do what she could for others. Denise was a spitfire who had a way of putting a fun twist on the most mundane of situations. I will greatly miss her. Love you

Patty Sterling

July 30, 2012

It was such a pleasure to have Denise and her daughters in my Saturday Preschool class. Denise spread love and joy to the world and she will be so deeply missed by everyone. May her loving ways guide each of us in our journey through life. Much love to her family.
Denise Hall Santa Clara Adult Ed. Parent Ed. Department

July 30, 2012

My heart goes out to the family. I had the pleasure to work with Denise for almost 10 years and she was a wonderful person. She will always be remembered. Everytime I called her on the phone she always made me laugh. She is gone but not forgotten.

Yesenia Morales

July 30, 2012

Denise, your time on this earth was too brief. I'm grateful for dance the classes our daughters were in together, so we could meet. Being a 'Dance Mom' with you was fun Denise; keeping up with our girls was always a challenge. It was such a pleasure to know you, thank you for your friendship. Rest in peace.

Sherry Duarte

July 29, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Denise's passing. Denise and I worked together at Woolworth downtown San Jose. We remained friends thru out therse years. She would call me ( I live in Chino Valley, AZ) and talk for hours. I wil miss her calls. Denise had a big wonderful heart full of love. God bless you my friend. Charlotte Viramontes, Chino Valley, AZ

Charlotte Viramontes

July 29, 2012

Denise and I worked together at Woolworth. She had a wonderful big heart.She made up her mind to better herself and she did. Denise's greatest love was and is her two beautiful daughters. We would talk on the phone. I will miss her. I wil pray for her family. God bless you Denise.

Charlotte Viramontes

July 29, 2012

I still can't believe my best friend is gone and will miss those great conversations with her. It was truly an honor her letting me into her heart. I know it will leave a huge hole in the hearts of her daughters and family members. Denise was a wonderful person. Amy Larsen

July 28, 2012

"You taught me everything
And everything you've given me
I'll always keep it inside
You're the driving force in my life..."

Mom I will always have a piece of you with me everyday. You were such a great mom/friend/father to me. You taught me to be myself and not let anyone tell me different. I'm still waiting for you to call me and ask me how work was.. but that phone call isnt coming anytime and its the hardest thing ive had to come terms with. I'm happy that our last phone call was an i love you and i will see you tomorrow. Just know your still my number one fan mommy. Please hold me at night when I lay my head down at night. Me and Mickey mouse will miss you mommy!

"Mama you're the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama I just want you to know ..."

Gabrielle Caccamo

July 28, 2012

Denise was a student of mine and I enjoyed reuniting with her while she was at Adult Ed and catching up with her. Gabby, Mikeala and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sonia Martin

July 28, 2012

Truly great acts of kindness and grace are not measured by their grandeur or greatness but in their consistency and quiet display. Denise was consistently kind and always ready to help. The front office staff at adult education is the heart and soul of our organization. They often get much of the grief and few of the thanks during rushed times but Denise always handled those situations with grace and good humor. She helped me out all the time; she cared deeply for the students of Independence Network and all students. Denise was so much more than that she was a kind loving person and a very brave person. I always respected her ability to multi task in tense situations with a sense of humor and giving each person the best service. Her life was one of service to all who knew her. I am a better person having known her.

Brian Darby

Brian Darby

July 28, 2012

Denise was to be a part of the Wilcox HS "family." I hadn't met her yet, sad to say. God be with and comfort her daughters and other family members at their loss. Kim Tracy, Wilcox HS

Kim Tracy

July 27, 2012

To the Family of Denise, I am so sorry for the loss of Denise. She was a very nice person and great mother. She will be missed deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Sandy Machado

July 27, 2012

Denise,
I think about what you would say about so many things and it makes me smile. I hope you get to see all of our other adult ed friends, and I hope they're all wearing white gogo boots, just like you wanted.
Love you, Christine

Christine Berdiansky

July 27, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Denise's passing. I appreciate the kind things she did for me at Santa Clara Adult Ed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Sincerely,
Susan Warner

July 27, 2012

Denise was part of our Adult Ed family for so many years! She will be greatly missed, especially her ever-present sense of humor! Her family is in my prayers.

Rochelle Kelly

Rochelle Kelly

July 27, 2012

I will always remember the many good times we shared at Lawrence Center. We both were fans of diet Pepsi and Denise always remembered to give me one for my birthday. I know Denise will live on in all of our hearts, she was a big part of Adult Education.
Sincerely,
Becky Pestarino

July 27, 2012

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