Denise Stumpo

Denise Lynn Stumpo, age 67, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on January 8, 1958, daughter of the late Mario Curillo and Linda Lee.

Denise graduated from Tech Memorial High School in 1976 and went on to study cosmetology at JH Thompson Academy. During the 1980's, she worked frequently in the cosmetology profession. In 1991, she became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), working at several established nursing home facilities in the tri-state area. She was employed as a Personal Care Attendant at Erie Independence House.

She enjoyed doing ceramics and reconditioning antique furniture. Denise had a remarkable sense of imagination and artistic ability. She had a great sense of humor and was an active reader. She enjoyed reading James Patterson and Autobiographical books.

Denise had a great passion for music. She was a huge fan of the likes of Cher, Stevie Nicks, and the Moody Blues. She encouraged everyone to become more artistic in life with music, art and expression. Denise had a deep faith as a Christian and the teaching of the Lord.

She enjoyed watching HDTV, often finding inspiration in remolding and refinishing her home.
She enjoyed watching Rachel Maddow and Chris Hayes and was an active supporter for the equality of human rights, veterans and ASPCA.

Denise is survived by her soulmate, life partner and angel for 21 years, Dennis Wade; her children, Robert Anthony Stumpo Jr. (Vander), Elaina Murphy (Jeff), Anthony N. Stumpo, Sydney, Rudy and Jema (furry babies); her granddaughters, Brianna Newton (Charlie), Kendra Crane (Zack), Malyna Murphy and Kaylee Murphy; her great-granddaughter, Amelia Murphy; her brothers, Bill Sandusky (Kara) and Patrick Lee (Krista); her sisters, Christine Sandusky, Mary Susan Adams, Ellen Rydbom (Dr. Cole) and Maureen Buckley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the staff at LECOM Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Erie VNA Hospice for their loving care and concern, not for only Denise but also for our entire
family as we are experiencing this great loss.

Denise and her family encourage people to wear colorful clothing to honor her.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Thursday, January 23rd, from 4 to 7 pm and are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community, 147 West 24th Street, on Friday, January 24th, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Erie Independence House and the Barber National
Institute.

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