Denise M. Emmerich September 23, 1955 - April 6, 2022

Denise M. Emmerich, age 66, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 6, 2022 after a well fought battle with Cancer.

She was born in Darby, graduated from Darby-Colwyn High School, and was a longtime resident of Brookhaven. Denise loved to do arts and crafts, was fiercely independent, had a very sharp mind, and enjoyed ordering and getting packages from Amazon.

She was predeceased by her parents, James and Norma Aldridge; her sister, Barbara Aldridge; and her brother, James Aldridge.

Denise is survived by her husband of 46 years Anthony “Tony” Emmerich; her beloved Pit Bull Ralph Michael; her 2 sisters, Patricia and Karen (Paul) and her brother Edward. She was the proud, loving aunt of 15 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She played an integral part in their lives and was a positive influence on them all.

All funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Denise’s name to the charity of your choice or one of her favorites:

Providence Animal Shelter, Media, PA by clicking this link.
or to the American Cancer Society by clicking this link.

All funeral services will be private.

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