I remember the time that Denise accompanied me to visitf my Aunt Sister Mary (anxiety) DeLourdes at the old nuns home in Morristown, NJ.  For Denise it was like old home week.  My aunt was a Sister of Charity and Denise had taught for the sisters in a New Jersey school.  She knew many of the nuns, both residents and staff, at the home that I thought we would never get out ot there.  She went from one to another reminiscing about old times. Denise was a special person and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. 

My most vivid memories of Denise are on the farm.  She was a fixture in our family for so many years.  Always came to picnics and birthday parties.  I remember one particular year when my daughter, Crystal, had a birthday party for her daughter, Haven on the farm and all the rich kids from Rembrook were there.  The driveway was fllled with Benzes, BMW's, Caddies, Audis and then our run of the mill vehicles over in the corner.  These country bumpkins were feeling a little out of our league but Denise just laughed it off.  We tailgated on my Trailblazer and observed the festivities from a distance and had a grand old time.  Her laugh echoing through the neighborhood. 

You made my years of high school English so much fun! I enjoyed Shakespeare because of the way you taught it and loved your teaching style. You were always there for each and every student...

You will always be my favorite teacher....always. 

Much love and rock those heavens!!! Teach the souls with you up there, who never got a chance to learn to read or learn Shakespeare and make them enjoy it, just as you did with so many of us!

I was always a fan of Auntie NeeCee's "You ass" look.  She was a woman that always could appreciate good sarcasm.  I aimed to oblige.  Whether I was the school visiting, at a family get-together, or when she came into my work, I always knew when I got a good one in because I got the school teacher no nonsense stare, then the smirk and chuckle.  It was always an honor to share snark with her.