Denise M.

(Piotrowski) Stec

Denise passed away on Saturday December 7 ^th in the peaceful surroundings of her home in Wakefield after a yearlong battle with overwhelming illness.  She was 61 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a beloved daughter of the late Charles G. Sr, and Patricia A. (Harrington) Piotrowski.  Denise attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and was graduated from Chelsea High School.  She continued her education at Salem State College receiving her Bachelor's Degree in teaching.  She was married to Alexander Stec.  Together they remained in Chelsea making their home and raising their daughter Alexandra.  Denise worked for a time as a teacher at St. Rose School in Chelsea for several years.  She continued her career as a Contract Manager at Fenway Health in Boston and retired last year due to health issues.  She moved to Wakefield 23 years ago with husband Alexander and daughter Alex.  After 25 years of marriage, she was widowed in June of 2008 with the passing of her beloved husband Alexander.  Denise's life was that of extreme devotion to home and family, she enjoyed baking and reading.  In addition to her husband and parents Denise was also predeceased by her brother Kevin Piotrowski.  She is survived by her adoring daughter Alexandra "Alex" Lamson and her husband William of Wakefield.  She was the dear sister of Charles G. Piotrowski, Jr. and his wife Joan of Maine and Florida, Cheryl Breault and her husband Donald of Stoneham.  She is also survived by several extended family members and friends.

A RRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday December 12 ^th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Her Funeral will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday at 8:30 AM.  Followed by a funeral mass at St. Patrick's Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10:00 AM.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.