Gloria D. Erickson

Gloria Erickson Obituary

ERICKSON, GLORIA D. (GARGANI), 83, of Blaine Street, Cranston, slipped away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center, Cranston, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Claude Erickson.

Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Guido and Olga (Garzilli) Gargani. Mrs. Erickson lived a colorful life; attending the Chaloff School of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. She studied private voice under her benefactor the late Emma Belden of Newport. She won many scholarships and awards for her singing. A gifted soprano, she toured the East Coast in Hansel and Gretel and made her European opera debut in Rome singing Mimi in La Boheme. When she returned to the U.S. she taught voice. She loved languages and people; exploring careers in hairdressing and as a dental assistant. Gloria was a communicant of St. Brigid's Church, Johnston. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and the Red Sox.

She will be sadly missed by her three children, Claudia M. Bazinet of New Hampshire, Johnna A. Roche and her husband Kenneth of Cranston and Guy Erickson of Cranston. She was the grandmother of Justin, Renee, Brian and Jenna. Gloria was the sister of Beverly Gofton of Warwick and Dr. Guy Gargani of Cranston whom she loved dearly. She also leaves her extended family including her wonderful caregivers.

Her funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Friday morning 9-10 a.m. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Brigid's Church Restoration Fund, 1231 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI 02919-6994. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Erickson

12 Entries

Mike Dupuis

November 17, 2008

Dear Guy, Johnna and Claudia,
Sorry to hear about your mom. I have very fond memories of her. God Bless.

Rhonda Goldstein R.N.

November 15, 2008

I was very fortunate to get to know Gloria. She always made me smile when I entered her room. Her love for her family, especially her children, sustained her through a long fought challenge . I will miss taking care of her and seeing all the visitors she loved to have. Thank you for allowing me to care for her.
Rhonda (Cedar Crest)

Carolyn Stoehr Cody

November 14, 2008

Dear Johnna, Claudia, and Guy,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. I was glad to see her this last spring at Cedar Crest. She brought back many wonderful memories of growing up on Blaine Street. She will be missed.

David Stoehr

November 13, 2008

Claudia, Johnna and Guy, I will always have wonderful memories of your Mom, while growing up on Blaine street, She will be missed

Charley Ansty

November 13, 2008

Dear Guy, Johnna and Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a beautiful, caring woman who put up with a lot from us in our youth. I know she will be missed very much. Hang in there Guy, God Bless.

Ann & Dennis Almonge

November 13, 2008

Dear Claudia, Johanna & Guy,

I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a good friend and a wonderful neighbor. I know you along with everyone who knew your mom will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sorry Dennis & I are in Florida and can't extend our sympathy to you personally.

Alison Prokopowicz

November 13, 2008

Dear Guy, Johnna, Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You probably don't remember me, but I was a neighbor of yours and I also went to school with Guy.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Alison Prokopowicz

Renee

November 13, 2008

This is never going to be easy. You touched so many people and everyone loved you. I love you with my whole heart pretty princess*

Kay Sutherland Carlone

November 13, 2008

Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Gloria. I worked with her at Guy's office and remember all you children when you were very young. To you, and Guy, Joanne, Beverly and Ed may your memories of your mother and sister bring you peace during these difficult times.

Margherita Paolucci

November 13, 2008

Dear Johnna and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I understand the struggles and heartache that you've all been through. Your mom is now at peace in heaven with your dad. May God bless you all and peace be with you.

Donna Stoehr Hanlon

November 13, 2008

Dear Johnna, Claudia, and Guy:

I am saddened to read of your Mom's passing. She was such a fixture in my memories of growing up on Blaine Street. We had some funny times eating her pizza in your kitchen.

My sincere condolences to all of you.

Elaine Roche

November 13, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. Love, Elaine and Bob

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