Denise Calafiore, 64, of Meriden, CT, entered into God's kingdom on August 3rd, 2023. She was born August 12,1958 in Fort Kent, Maine and was the oldest daughter of Eric and Theresa White. She graduated from East Hampton High School, worked, and lived her life with friends and family in Connecticut. Throughout most of her life, Denise fought hard battles with the challenges presented from Myotonic Dystrophy. Even through her struggles, she gave her love freely to family and friends. Denise will be buried with her father in Fort Kent, Maine with a planned graveside service. Donations in memory of Denise can be made to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (website https://myotonic.org)