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Gloria Pucci Obituary

Gloria T. (Trombino) Pucci, 91, of Dixon Street, Westerly, passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 16, 2013, at the Westerly Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas A. Pucci, in 1991. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Katherine R. and John F. Klewin, of Mystic; her daughter and son-in-law, Sally A. and Robert F. Vidal, of North Stonington; her daughter, Mary Lou Richmond of Hopkinton; seven grandchildren, Lauren Casady, Kevin Casady, Brian Casady, Otis "Bud" Burge, Brandon Burge, Karen Gauthier and Katie Klewin; nine great-grandchildren; and her sister, Clara Buck, of Westerly. Gloria was also predeceased by her son-in-law, William Richmond.
Mrs. Pucci was born in Bradford on June 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Antonio and Rosa (Quattromani) Trombino. For many years, she was a weaver for the George C. Moore Company of Westerly. She was the chairwoman of the Loyal Order of Moose, a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Bradford Citizens Club and a volunteer companion at the Adult Day Center of Westerly. Gloria enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bingo ,and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 7 Church St., Bradford. There will be no procession from the funeral home.
Burial will take place at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. Calling hours will take place on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship St., Westerly. For online condolences, please go to www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2013.
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Dear Sally Kathy and Mary Lou,
We want you to know that we are sad right along with you with the passing of your Mom.
Our mommy passed away in July so we know the hurt you are feeling.
Moms are the heart of the family and without them life is so empty.
Please know that we will be praying for God to Bless and comfort you girls and your family members.
In Christian Love Your friends,
Teresa and Gloria Burdick

Teresa Burdick Bettez Gloria Burdick Ring

February 23, 2013

Dear Sally, Kathy, Marylou and families,
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. Remember all the good times, all the fun times you shared with your Mom and Nonnie! She was a very special lady. She will be missed by many!
Fran Slater

Fran Slater

February 20, 2013

Dear Sally and family, my deepest sympathies and prayers are with you in the loss of your mother.

Carol Holliday

February 19, 2013

Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Your co-workers
@ the Town of Groton

Cindy Small

February 19, 2013

Mary Lou,Sally, Kathy and Clara, I am so sorry for your (our) loss. She was a great lady and a wonderful "nanni" to my family. My children have very fond memories of her, that they have expressed since her passing. She is dearly loved and will be sadly missed. May God Bless you all during your time of grief. I wish I were there to be with you but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Patty Garafola and family

Patty Garafola

February 19, 2013

Our sincere sympathy. Love and Prayers'

Ben & Mary Lou Richmond

February 18, 2013

I remember Gloria from GCM's So many years ago. But we still remember the good people. We had many good times with are co-workers. I could mention so many names of other people that worked at the same time and we all enjoyed the good times. May her family know how her friends respected her. She is safe in Gods hands know. RSVP.
Always a friend
Carol Burdick

Carol Burdick

February 18, 2013

Kathy
My prayers are with you and your family.

Love Diane Spencer

February 18, 2013

From Dominic & Brenda Abbruzzese to your families we regret our loss and your beloved Mother. Aunt Gloria will be sadly missed, she was quite a unique woman. I spent many weekends sleeping over when I was in my teens helping Uncle Tom around the yard and in the garage and Aunt Gloria was a second mom to me. Marylou, Kathy and Sally I grew up with and you all and you all will be in our prayers, love Dom.

Dominic Abbruzzese

February 18, 2013

Dear Sally, Marylou, Kathy and
clara:

I am very sorry to learn of the loss of your dear mother and sister. Gloria was indeed a wonderful person and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Sincerely,
Janet Antoch

February 18, 2013

Dear Kathy, Mary Lou & Family:

We are so sorry to learn of the Gloria's passing. She was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed seeing her when she would come to play Bingo at Foxwoods. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Ann & Bob

Ann & Bob Lawrence

February 18, 2013

Dear Kathy, Sally and Marylou,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. What a beautiful woman! I have always held her close to my heart and will continue to do so. Many prayers to you and your family.

Terranova Palma

February 18, 2013

Dear Marylou,Kathy,Sally and Aunt Clara I'm very sorry to hear about nani! My thought and prays are with you all in this hard time!

Jenny Carroll

February 18, 2013

to glorias family i would like to extend my sincere condolences. Gloria was one of our volunteers at the westerly adult day care when i was activity director. she worked hard and loved the clients. i enjoyed working with her i am so sorry for your lose. she always talked about her family and how much she loved you all lynda way stonington ct, venice florida

February 17, 2013

Dear Kathy and family,Sorry to hear about your mother's passing.

Jane Andre

February 17, 2013

Dear Mary Lou,Kathy and Sally,Bill and i are so sorry for your loss, Gloria was a special lady, I will always have her in my heart.
GodBless
Love Lois
Bill

February 17, 2013

Dear Marylou, Kathy and Sally, I am sorry to read aboiut the passing of Aunt Gloria. I am currently away on vacation and my store is closed. I will be in touch when I get home. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Joyce

February 17, 2013

Sally, Kathy & Marylou, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a sweetheart and will be missed.

Joann Butler

February 17, 2013

Dear Marylou,Kathy,Sally and Aunt Clara I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and sister. Aunt Gloria will be sadly missed by so many. She was a beautiful person who loved here family unconditionally. She had a memory that was so sharp even at 91 years old. May she rest in peace. My love to you all
Patricia Trombino McCoy

Patricia McCoy

February 17, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Louisa Warrender

February 17, 2013

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