WILTON — Denise Breitung Clark, 66, passed away at home on Monday, November 4, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
The daughter of the late Peter and Hazel Breitung, she was born in 1947 in Port Jefferson on Long Island.
She graduated from Earl L. Vandermuelen High School and Point Park Junior College. Denise retired from Verizon. A member of the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, she recently became a deacon.
Denise’s joy was her family and grandchildren. She was an avid reader and logged every book she read. She was a member of a close-knit book club that met monthly. Denise was introduced to cruising by her grandmother, Ruth Bock, and embarked on many cruises with family and her cousin Sally. She was a four-star member of Holland America and sailed many of the other cruise lines.
In addition to her parents, Denise was predeceased by two infant sons, Jamie and Peter.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, James L. Clark; daughter Jennifer F. Light (Peter); grandchildren Jack and Sarah Light, son Christopher B., sister Mildred Gaschott (Robert); many nieces and nephews and her lifelong friend Joan Fuhrman.
Relatives and friends may call from 4–7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 8 at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs.
Denise will be buried at sea.
The family would like to especially thanks Dr. Angela Condy, her friend and personal physician, and Dr. E Liebers for their care and compassionate support. A special thanks to the Hospice family for their compassionate and amazing support.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
