Biography: Denise Joseph Bryant ( affectionally known as Rhoda) was  born to Shirley Joseph (surviving) and Neil Joseph (deceased) on November 25, 1978 at Harlem Hospital.
 
She graduated from Joan of Arc High School and attended culinary arts training at Monroe College.
 
Cooking was her pride.  She enjoyed cooking for events that were big and small for family, friends and friends of friends.  She also enjoyed crafting party decorations and planning parties.
 
Denise’s pride was taking care of her family and being a stay at home mother.  She was family oriented and was well rounded. She kept the family together and had a heart of gold.
 
She was always the life of the party, her and her Cîroc punch.
 
Denise leaves behind a loving husband whom she met in childhood, Lamont Bryant. They rekindled their friendship in 2006 and married a year later in July 28, 2007.
 
She also leaves behind two beautiful daughters: Dajanae  Joseph and Nijaa Foye; one son Tydre Joseph; one grandson: Denver; she one sister, Shakeema and three brothers: Derrick, Jamal and Donovan; three nieces and one nephew; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
 
Denise is preceded in death by her favorite uncle Ronnie, whom she absolutely adored.
 
Denise will be sincerely missed and always loved by her  loving family and friends.  She’ll never be forgotten.