Obituary of Gloria J Lodovico

Gloria Joan Lodovico, 76, of Vineland, NJ, passed away at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Atlantic City, NJ on July 24, 2014. After an extended illness and courageous battle, she peacefully passed away with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Pennock) Rossatto. Gloria graduated from Clayton High School in 1956. She met her husband Joseph of 54 years on Landis Avenue in 1957 and they have been inseparable since. She adored her grandchildren and enjoyed watching their soccer games. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family, music at Giampetro Park, watching the Phillies, going on cruises, bus trips, snorkeling, The Little Theatre plays & monthly lunches with her former class mates. She was treasurer for the local NAMI group for 15 years and volunteered throughout the years for her church. Gloria was a long-time member of Divine Mercy Church, (formerly St. Francis of Assisi). She worked most recently with DeMatte Oil as an office administrator for 38 years. She was known as "Mimi" or "The Boss" by her 3 grandchildren for her feisty and outgoing personality. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph Francis Lodovico, children, Brian Lodovico and Alice Frangakis, son in law George Frangakis, and her 3 grandchildren, Nicholas, Marcus and Jaegar Frangakis. Gloria is also survived by sister in law Nan Lodovico of California, George & Jackie Lodovico of Vineland and Charles & Patricia Lodovico of Florida. She is predeceased by her brother in law, John Lodovico. A Church Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 29 from 11:30am to 1:00pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm from Divine Mercy Parish, 23 West Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ. Burial will be in St Mary's Cemetery, 736 Union Road, Vineland, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Gloria be made to: Divine Mercy Parish, 23 W. Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ. Arrangements are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. To send online condolences please visit our website at WWW.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.COM