1960 – 2023
Inman, S.C. – Denise “Dee” began her final journey after an AVM stroke and eleven days in ICU at Prisma Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by son Lee Herman, wife Maura Cummings and grandchildren Thomas and Felix of PA; dear family friend Gregg Gelinas, NH; mother, Claudette(Cucurullo) Herman, MA; twin sister Debra Herman Power and nieces Katlin and Kristie, GA; sister Marla (Herman) Cheverie, niece Nicole Hoisington and nephew Nickolas, FL; aunts and uncles Diana (Herman) Roppo, husband James, and cousin Joseph, CA; Joann(Herman) Ahlberg and husband Richard, ME; Judy (Bennett) Gandolfo, NH; Nancy (Cucurullo) Doyon and husband Leo, TX; Godfather, Francis A Cucurullo and cousin Kevin, MA; cousins Susan(Ahlberg)Fogarty and husband Ed, Sonja (Ahlberg) and husband, NH; Rick Ahlberg, MA; an estranged younger son, and several cousins, their families, and childhood friends. She is predeceased by her father, Joseph E. Herman Jr., NH; grandparents, Navy CDR Joseph E Herman, Sr., SD and wife Theresa (Northcott), Newfoundland; Antonette (Fillipone, Cucurullo) Bennett and husband Nelson, MA.
Denise was a graduate of Shrewsbury Senior High School in MA and became a certified dog groomer. Having shared a love of animals with her sisters, she volunteered at the former Worcester Science Center zoo and was on staff as a receptionist.
She pursued many entrepreneurships and hobbies, became an avid sports memorabilia collector and lifelong Tom Brady fan, even naming her blue merle collie “Brady” for his speed and agility.
Denise was proud of her heritage, patriotic, and enjoyed meeting like-minded persons as she drove an 18-wheeler across country for several years.
A natural athlete, she participated in recreational sports teams and lettered in women’s softball at SHS. A future memorial reception is being planned by her sisters so that invited family and friends may celebrate her life this spring, and her recent attainment of dual citizenship with Italy, which she was looking forward to visiting.
In honor of Denise, donations may be made to orangutan conservation, https://impactful.ninja/best-charities-for-orangutans/, American Stroke Foundation https://americanstroke.org/donate/, or Mental Health America https://mhanational.org/donate-mental-health-america.
