Denise was born in Milwaukee, WI November 9, 1955, to Carlton and Shirley Pedriana. She was a 1973 graduate of Nicolet High School in Glendale, WI.

She married Jeffrey Serio in Milwaukee, WI, in June 1978 and later divorced.

In 1979, she moved to Los Angeles, CA, and lived there until July of 2022 when she returned to the Milwaukee area. She resided in Menomonee Falls, WI until her sudden death on March 25, 2024, at the age of 68 years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Carlton "Red" Pedriana, who passed in July 2018.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Pedriana, her brother Todd (Chris) Pedriana, her brother Gary (Carolina) Pedriana, Aunt Virginia Merry, and two nieces, Jessica and Amanda. Also, her very dear friend, David Hall.

Denise will forever be remembered for her great interest in art, walking, and her undying love for dogs. She was planning on getting a Cockapoo in April, which she was really looking forward to and had already named it "Chili" from the John Travolta character in the movie "Be Cool".

She will forever be remembered by all of us who loved her so much.

Her ashes will be scattered according to her wishes.