Denise A. Fosco 1966-2026

She was born April 26, 1966, in Youngstown, the daughter of Augustine and Patricia Ziccardo Carducci.

Denise was a 1984 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in fine art and graphic design from Youngstown State University.

As an adult, Denise moved from the Youngstown area to Fort Myers, Florida. She then moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., and most recently settled in Asheville, North Carolina.

Denise had a passion for everything and anything art. She worked for the Autism Society of North Carolina as the director of art therapy and class leader, and she also volunteered at Arms Around ASD, in addition to being a private caregiver to a young boy with autism.

She is survived by her mother, Patricia Lee of Poland; her brother, Jeff (Sue) Carducci of Aliso Viejo, California; and her sister, Kim (Ed) Nappi of Wildwood, Florida. Denise also leaves her niece, Sophia Yurich; her nephews, Nicholas, Sam and Anthony (Taylor McCann) Carducci, Connor and Matthew Sperati, and Dominic Yurich; and her beloved cat, Luca.

Denise was preceded in death by her father, Augustine; her maternal grandparents, Anthony and Rose Ziccardo; as well as her paternal grandparents, Agostine and Concetta Carducci.

Memorial services will be held March 8 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Denise will be laid to rest at a later date in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lowellville, where her family will gather for a private ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Denise’s honor to www.armsaround asd.org/donate-volunteer.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. To view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family, visit www.waskofamily.com.

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