Denise A. Derrico

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).