Saratoga Springs - Denise J. (Matrazzo) Kirkpatrick, 56, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021 after a long illness. Born on January 3, 1965, daughter of the late Francis and Judith Matrazzo.

Denise was a homemaker and accomplished pastry chef who cherished time spent with her family. Denise was the kindest, most thoughtful person, she always put everyone before herself.

Denise is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Edward Kirkpatrick, her loving daughter Megan Kirkpatrick, brother Daniel (Susan) Matrazzo, sister Debbie (Gary) Thompson along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces, all of who she loved so dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). A Funeral home service will be celebrated at 2:00pm.

Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery will be private at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Rodney Ying and Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton.

Denise always loved everyone's fur-babies, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Denise can be made to Estherville Animal Shelter , 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.