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Gloria Bongo Obituary
Toms River - Gloria Bongo, 95, of Toms River, died on June 24, 2018.
Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-8 pm at Farmer Funeral Home, 45 Roseland Ave., Roseland 07068, www.farmerfuneral.com.
Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45 am at St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover with entombment to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union, NJ.
Born and raised in Newark, she lived in South Orange and retired to Toms River 30 years ago.
Pre-deceased by her husband, Ermine Bongo and son, Joseph Bongo.
Surviving are her beloved sons, John Bongo and his wife Sue (Ahrens) and Alan Bongo and two cherished grandsons, Tyler and Brandon. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews.
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Susan pruzinskis
July 3, 2018
Sorry for your loss, gloria will be missed such a beautiful person.her shopper and friend
John Vernotica
July 1, 2018
Rest easy Aunt Gloria. You are reunited with Uncle Ermine and The Beau !! I know all of you are dancing with the Angels.
Annie
June 29, 2018
At this difficult time may the god of al comfort be with the family
Marilyn Mann
June 29, 2018
My condolences goes out to the family. May the many prayers and words of encouragement bring a measure of comfort to the family.
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Patricia Corrado
June 29, 2018
Dear John & Alan, Sue, Tyler & Brandon.
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss your your wonderful mother, mother in law, & grandmother.
Words cannot express what your are feeling now, but know that she will always be a part of you.
One day you will meet her again.
With love & sympathy,
Pattie, Charles, & Giana Corrado
June 29, 2018
I will like to express my condolences to you and your family. May the memories with your love one bring you joy. All those that pass away God keeps in his memory. (Psalms 116:15)
June 28, 2018
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family during this very difficult time. (Psalms 55;22
Mike Bolger
June 28, 2018
My deepest symapthies for the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
Gerald and Ellen Vernotica
June 28, 2018
John and Alan,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. God Bless Aunt Gloria.
Peace be with you all,
Gerald and Ellen Vernotica
Bluffton, S.C.
Margaret Kovach
June 28, 2018
With our deepest and heartfelt sympathy Alan and family on the passing of your beloved mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers God be with you all and may she rest in peace. David and his mom
R D
June 28, 2018
Expressing my sympathy for our loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ps. 49:15
Romans 15:33
June 27, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.
June 27, 2018
Dear John,Sue and Family: Our sincere condolences at Gloria's passing. We were neighbors at 4 Elmswell Court and Billy occasionally did odd jobs for her.Will look for you when you're down here in Holiday Heights. Most Sincerely, Janet & Billy Korsgen, 4 Elmswell Ct.
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