Denise Bernadette LaJoie

Denise Bernadette LaJoie, 53, of Bridgewater, NJ, formerly of Danbury, CT, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015, with her loved ones by her side. Her life ended the way that it was lived, with grace, dignity, thoughtfulness and surrounded by love.

Denise was born March 10, 1962 in Danbury, CT. She graduated from Immaculate High School, class of 1980. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Niagara University in Buffalo, NY. Denise was longtime employee with AT&T at Global Business Solutions – as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance Analysis.

Denise was the daughter of Donald and Helen Marasco LaJoie of Danbury, CT. Besides her parents, Denise also leaves behind her three siblings: David LaJoie, Dennis LaJoie and his wife, Karen; her sister, Michele LaJoie Chipman and her husband, John. Seven nieces and nephews: David LaJoie, Danielle LaJoie, Douglas LaJoie, Lauren Kunz, Danielle Knoche and her husband, John, Jordan Chipman, Meghan Chipman and great nephew, Austin Shupp.

Denise was a private person and for the last three years, silently but courageously battled stage four lung cancer. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Regional Hospice and Comfort Care Center for their care and compassion during this very difficult time.

While her life ended much too soon, she enriched the lives of countless others and in doing so, she left the world a better place. Denise lived her life much like a shooting star; while you only see them for a brief moment, you remember that moment forever.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Church, Danbury. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury.

Contributions in Denise’s memory may be made to Regional Hospice of Western CT, 30 Milestone Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 and Ann’s Place, Home of I Can, 80 Saw Mill Rd., Danbury, CT 06810.

For further information or to express your condolences on line, go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com