"Denise and I were neighbors growing up in Piscataway on Willow Ave. Although we were not close friends, she was always a very quiet, sweet girl who I enjoyed knowing. I am very sad to hear she has passed. My prayers to her family, friends and loved ones."
In loving memory of
Denise Szetela
March 24, 1971 - June 2, 2013
March 24th, 1971 - June 2nd, 2013 Denise Szetela, age 42, of San Diego California passed away Sunday June 2, 2013. She was born in Piscataway New Jersey, daughter of the late Robert and Frances Szetela. Denise graduated from Matawan Regional High School in 1989. She was drawn to live in Southern California for her love of the beach and sunshine. She is survived by her loving Aunt Carol Szetela Troy and her cousin Mary Broas both of Connecticut, as well as many other cousins. She was predeceased by her "little sister" Tara Troy Gambardella. Denise had many many friends who loved her dearly, especially Roxanne Donado and Debbie Hinojos, both of the San Diego area. Arrangements are being made for a memorial service at the beach on Coronado Island. Interrment will be private. Donations in memory of Denise may be made to Hearts and Courage P.O. Box 343 Stratford, CT 06615 www.heartsandcourage.org
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"Hello my beautiful big sis! I can't believe that it has almost been an entire year since you left us. I miss you every day and think of you all the time. I know that you are finally happy and at peace. I love you."
"Denise and I were close friends in high school and I am terribly saddened to learn of her passing today. A kind soul, a free-spirit, and always a lot of fun to be around. You will be missed by your friends from Matawan High School. May you rest in peace; but I know you are at peace and doing ok, smiling like always. We love you."
"My dear friend Denise,The news of your passing is devistating to me. We were just young teens when we met in Cranford, NJ and been through so much together through the years. Finding the appropriate words right now is beyond me. Even when we "liked" each others status's, pictures or comments on fb, it made me feel as though you were always "right there" and "OK". I wish I could have been there for you at the end. I would have. And now, I find myself grieving and just "missing my friend"! We never got to go back to "The Seaport" in the City. We never got to all meet up in San Diego for you to show Lisa and I around. All of those "nevers" kill me. I'm crying typing. I'm crying all over again and again. The "finality" of it all down here is...well....just unbearable! I wish I had known. I can hear your laugh and see your smile. You would never want me to be sad over this. I choke back the tears and say how could I not. You were so beautiful, unique and special. I hope today that you know that. I hope you have found true peace and happiness in the Lord's hands, as He is the answer, the truth, the great physician. He who can heal all and knows all. I pray for His healing hands to lay on all of us today who are grieving your passing, to give us strength, and hope, through this time. And I ask that He only leave us with the "Happy" memories that we all shared with you, in life. I wish I had "better" words to memorialize you my friend. You were kind, caring, loving and one of the most unselfish sweet people I ever knew. You are gone, but will never be forgotten. I'm a believer that "time" and "distance" is nothing but a test of "how far love can travel". And as the BIBLE has taught us. LOVE is everything. Without it, we are nothing. And Denise, you were, are and always will be loved...and by many. RIP my friend, until we meet again!"
"May your soul rest in peace my dear friend. I loved you like a sister and I miss you terribly. Forever you will be in my heart!"
"From the day you were born you were the light of my life-my sweet niece. You were the apple of your parents and grandparents eye - our special Denise. Our loving family endured a great deal of tragedy over the years. But you, me and Tara were together and had a special bond. Then in November 2011 we lost sweet Tara. Since then you have been my rock and reason for being. I know now that your struggles caused you more pain than you wanted to share with me. I will never get over losing you. Love AC"
"My heart is broken, I miss you dearly my sweet friend. Words cannot express the void you've left behind... I think of you often and i wish things were different:(. I love you.. Be happy."
"I miss and love my sweet friend Niecey so much! I keep thinking we will have just one more call, one more night just talking about everything and anything, telling stories and laughing! Every morning, at a certain point on my trip, I bless myself and ask God to Bless Denise and keep her safe! We will celebrate her life, June 22nd at the beach in Coronado. Rest in Peace my beautiful friend!"
"Although Denise and I went to the same High School we knew each other but were not friends as, I was a little older then her. Fortunately through social networking via Facebook, we reconnected as adults. I enjoyed commenting back and for with her and reading her posts. I enjoyed her humor and seeing her beautiful smile. I'm sorry she is gone and she will be missed. May you rest in peace Denise."
"To the family and friends of Denise. Even though we don't know each other personally, I wanted to let you know that I am deeply sorry for your lost. It is a tragedy to lose a loved one in death. I know that Denise will be deeply missed. However, I would like to share something with you that might offer some comfort. The Bible mentions that not only will God help you through this situation, but it also helps us to appreciate that we will have the opportunity to see our lost loved ones again. Psalms 34:18 -Jehovah [God] is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves. John 5:28,29 - Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his [Jesus'] voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life... I hope these scriptures can provide a sense of comfort for you and your family. All of you in my prayers..."