It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Denise M. Brita, who joined the angels on March 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Denise was born on March 26, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Joseph R. Brita and Mary Louise Maniotes, whom have both preceded her in death.

Denise was a graduate of Northrop High School and Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne with a degree in Paralegal Studies. She loved traveling, camping, Notre Dame and being next to the ocean. Denise was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Preceding her in death is her nephew, Dominick Brita.

She is survived by sister, Tina Maniotes; brothers, Bernie (Ellen) Brita and Jim (Maria) Brita all of Fort Wayne. Also surviving her are niece's Susan (Wendell) Brown and Alexandria Brita all of Fort Wayne, and a nephew Sean Rickoff of Fort Wayne, great-nephews, Aaron & Allen Rickoff and Antonio Brown all of Fort Wayne. Close extended family members, Mike Burrey, Melody Martinez, and Kristina Chandler also survive. Denise was a beacon of light that lived richly devoted to the service of others. We will miss her every day!

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808, from 2:00-6:00pm with a service beginning at 6:00pm

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Denise M. Brita.

Online condolences may be left at www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.