Gloria M. Tartaglia, 83, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday at home. She was born in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Anthony D. and Mary J. (Frank) Tartaglia. Gloria retired in 1994 as a Director of Guidance from Mexico Academy and Central School, Mexico, N.Y. She was previously employed in the field of education with various school districts in New York State. Gloria earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Administration and Supervision and a Bachelor of Science degree, Cum Laude, from the State University College at Cortland. She completed a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling from Syracuse University and was also a graduate of the Eastman Dental Dispensary School for Dental Hygienists in Rochester. Gloria was active in many professional organizations during her tenure in education including the American Federation of Teachers; R.Y.L. United Teachers; the New York State Association of Counseling and Development; Phi Delta Kappa, an educational fraternity in which she served as Vice-President. She was also active in the National State and Local Association of Dental Hygiene Teachers during her early professional years. In addition, Gloria was a member of the New York State Teachers Retirement Association; a former board member of the American Leukemia Society, CNY Chapter; was active in the Syracuse University Alumnae Club and volunteered with Hospice of CNY.

Gloria is survived by her brother, Carl A. (Sally E.) Tartaglia of Syracuse; one nephew, Matthew Tartaglia of North Syracuse; one niece, Suzanne (Steve) Hunding of Illinois; five great nieces and nephews, Kristina, Madison, Michael, Alicia and Olivia along with several cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8 a.m. in the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME and 9 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088, or Francis House, 108 Michael's Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.

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Date of Death: March 11, 2014

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