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Denise O'Malley Obituary

O'MALLEY - Denise Colyer, of Northport, formerly of Southborough, MA, on July 13, 2008, 51 years of age. Loving wife of 28 years to Michael. Devoted mother of Michael, Sean, Bryan, and Kevin. Beloved daughter of Carmen Colyer and the late William. Denise leaves behind four sisters Cookie Colyer, Diane Turco, Ellen Kaiser and Judy Nicholas, who loved and adored her. Cherished daughter-in-law of Edward and the late Joan. Dear sister-in-law of Jim, Maureen Glackin, Kathy O'Grady, Patti Amato, Bill, and Dan. Fond aunt of 21 nieces and nephews. Denise was a proud teacher of the blind for 28 years at BOCES of Western Suffolk. Visiting Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Friday 10:00am St. Philip Neri Church, Northport. Burial Northport Rural Cemetery. In Denise's memory, donations to V.N.S. Hospice of Suffolk ?Hospice House?, 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768 would be appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 15, 2008.

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Helen smith

July 9, 2025

Even after all these years my memory of Denise remains bright. She was one of the best, warmest and enthusiastic teachers who I ever supervised. The world was brighter when she was here. Helen Boggs Smith

Theresa Stone

July 9, 2020

Such a loving and beautiful person. Will always remember her her gentle and caring ways. Rest and Sleep In Eternal Peace. You are the true meaning of an Angel .❤❤❤

Lisa Dennis

July 23, 2008

Dear family,
i was so saddened to her of Denise's passing she was such a beautiful person and a great co-worker.( at JEA Jr/Sr) she was always smiling even when you knew she was not feeling well. I'll miss her deeply

Kevin Braddish

July 21, 2008

To Mike, Kevin and the rest of the O'Malley family, please accept our deepest sympathies from Kevin Braddish and family.

Mike & Peggy Heffernan

July 19, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Denise will always be our prayers.

Michael 'Sven' Conlan & Family

July 17, 2008

My sincere condolences to the O'Malley family, especially Michael on the passing of his beloved wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Her strength and caring over the years certainly tells the story of this beautiful, giving person. I told Dan a few months back that when Denise passes there will be no questions asked at the 'Gates of Heaven'. God Bless to you and the entire O'Malley family.

Karin Potemkin

July 16, 2008

Dearest Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Denise was such a fine person, so we know you now have an angel in heaven to look over you and your sons.
God Bless you, Mike. With love and sympathy, Karin Potemkin

Tom Coveney

July 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Malleys in this difficult time. May the good memories of Denise and her strength stay with us each day. We will pray for her and may the wonderful O'Malley family stay as close as ever in the coming days.
Tara and Tom Coveney

Paul Heffernan

July 16, 2008

We wish that we could be with you and yours at this sad time - we have you in our thoughts and prayers Love always Muriel and Paul Heffernan Southborough, Ma. 01772

Denise & Vinny LoDato

July 15, 2008

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jenn Iadanza

July 15, 2008

This news absolutly breaks my heart. Denise was a wonderful, kind, caring woman. My brother and I grew up with her boys and although we havent seen eachother in many years she is still and always will be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends who came to know her.
Love always
The Iadanza Family

Jim Gunning

July 15, 2008

To All the O'Malley and Colyer Clans,
and extended Families,
I might be one of the only people that can say that they attended school with Denise from the 1ST grade @ Peters Annex in Southborough, right through Algonquin, and then right through Bridgewater State College. She was like the sister that was also one of your best buddies! She was always smiling, laughing and she "Lit Up" every room!!
So, Mike and the boys, and all the Colyer girls, Keep Denise's smile and memories close to your hearts forever!!
Deepest Sympathies,

Jim & Trudy Gunning

Paula (Heffernan) Paquette

July 15, 2008

Mike,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula and Tom Paquette and Family

Helen Boggs Smith

July 15, 2008

Dear Family of Denise, I am truly saddened to learn of Denise's passing. I served as the Director of Special Education at BOCES for many years and had the absolute honor to call Denise my colleague and friend. She approached her work at BOCES with such joy and enthusiasm but it was clear that her family was the light of her life. She was a wonderful human being that truly did make a great impact on the world, one child at a time. Fondest Regards, Helen Boggs Smith

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