Denise Derrico Obituary
Denise Ann Derrico
March 8, 1956 – July 17, 2023
Denise Ann Derrico was born on March 8, 1956, in Bronx, New York to Elizabeth and Carmine Torchetti. She was the third of three siblings – sister, Lorraine, brother, Carmine, and youngest sister, Janine. She married her true love, Carmine J. Derrico, on October 30, 1977.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Carmine J. Derrico; sons, Carmine J. Derrico with partner Carlos Lopez; Nicholas with wife Michelle Derrico and children Mia, Alexander, Breigh, and Alyse; daughter, Ashley with husband Justin Bryan and children Sebastian, Giovanna, and Andreas; and daughter, Alexandra with husband Benjamin Bartlett and daughter Aurora.
Denise had an unbreakable love for her family, more so for her grandchildren. She said she was born to be a mother but lived to be a grandmother. Nothing brought her more happiness than talking to and being in the presence of her grandchildren. Denise had a bright and energetic personality that would light up every room she entered. She enjoyed talking to and meeting new people. That was evident in her career as an office manager in the medical field. When she was not working, she enjoyed collecting Barbies and rocks from places she and or her family visited. She had a diehard love for Barry White and his music! Denise possessed the gift of finding good in everything and everyone. Her love had no bounds!
Beloved Family and Devoted friends are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, July 22 from 3PM to 7PM or the visitation on Sunday, July 23rd from 2PM to 6PM with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 4:30PM at the Haisley Tribute Center 2041 SW Bayshore Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Lucie Catholic Church 290 NW Prima Vista Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 11AM with Burial to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park 2001 SW Murphy Road Palm City, FL 34990. Friends and family who are unable to attend are invited to view the Monday Mass live via the church website - https://www.stlucie.cc (call 772-878-1215 for instruction on accessing the live stream).
2041 SW Bayshore Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
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Maureen Kirwan Hollingsworth
July 13, 2024
My first memory of Denise we were 5. She went to kindergarten I remember going with my Mom to pick her up on day. We were inseparable from then on.
I was overjoyed when she found me on Facebook after losing touch in our 20's. So wonderful to see her beautiful happy face and get to see her lovely children grandchildren husband and siblings I remembered as kids.
The world is less bright without her shing light. I pray for her and her family always.
Maureen Kirwan Hollingsworth
Deborah O'Connor
July 21, 2023
A truly beautiful human being with whom I shared many breakroom lunches at Orthopedic Associates in Poughkeepsie, New York. Denise, the world is a lesser place without you. But, at least all the children in Heaven get to be with you now. Your love is enduring.
Maureen Kirwan Hollingsworth
July 20, 2023
My condolences to your husband, children, grandchildren and all your family. Your loving friendship will last eternally with all of us who were blessed to have you in our lives.
Kelly Volpe
July 19, 2023
Denise , I am so sad to hear of your passing , I want to say thank you to you for being such a beautiful person inside and out for always having the right words when I felt the world was crumbling. You were and always will be the best work mom a lady could ask for ! I will pray to you always and I will pray for your family . I love you beautiful lady ! You are a gem , rest easy you will never be forgotten
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