Denis Frank Targia, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Targia was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on April 12, 1963, the son of the late Santo Targia and Ramona Laicer Targia. Denis was a graduate of Central Islip High School in Long Island and on June 12, 1981, was married to Lucretia Klvana Targia, who survives. He was self-employed in the Plastic-Prototype business and enjoyed working with his hands and creating things.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Roman E. Targia and Edwin Rogers; his sister, Linda Juba Saladino; and nephew, Damian Juba.

Along with his beloved wife, those left to cherish his memory are his son, Anthony Targia (Jordan) of Gastonia; his daughter, Nicole Rogers of Harmony; his grandchildren, William and Madelyn Targia, and Connor Rogers; his sisters, Karen Russo (Charlie) of Statesville, Kerry Jordan (Mark) of Statesville, and Cheryl Bollen of Florida. Also surviving are his father and mother-in-law, Philip and Louise Klvana of Harmony, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in the Troutman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will greet friends following the service.

Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider, the National MS Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington, D.C. 20090.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.