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Gloria Sebastiani Obituary

Sebastiani, Gloria K.
68 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 21, 2013. Gloria was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Irene Cronin on May 13, 1945. Gloria was an educator and co-founded Milestones Charter School in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the mother of three children and grandmother to three and a half. She enjoyed watching sports, movies and spending time with her family. Gloria is survived by her husband, Tito Sebastiani of Phoenix; sons David and Steven Sebastiani, Darran Kelly; daughters Michelle Kelly and Stephanie Sebastiani; three grandchildren Jackson Sebastiani, Samantha Sebastiani and Ava Kelly.
Mass will be held Saturday, June 29th at 10:00 am at Saint Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix, Az. 85029. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caregivers and all family and friends for their support and love throughout her life and in her final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gloria Sebastiani Fund for PSP Awareness & Research. We will be introducing the program at Gloria's Memorial Celebration of Life on Saturday.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 26, 2013.

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Elly Mohr

July 1, 2013

Your article in the PSP Newsletter was so very informative. Please send us a form for a donation

Thom & Elly Mohr

July 1, 2013

Tito and children, We just prayed for people on the Blessed Sacrament prayer line and extend special prayers of comfort and love to you.

June 28, 2013

We just heard this today so sorry Tito JoAnn and our prayers go out to you and the family. We miss our family get togethers and wish we could have spend more time together.
Tony & JoAnn Troisi

Jacqueline and Al Young

June 28, 2013

Dear Michelle and family, my heart goes out to you. Losing your mother is so hard. Keep the good times in your thoughts.

Allyson Mitchell

June 28, 2013

I loved spending holidays with your family! Such a warm and caring environment. Gloria and her beautiful contagious laugh will be missed. Love to the rest of the family!

June 27, 2013

Our prayers are with you in the loss of Gloria. Never forget the wonderful memories she left. God Bless, Marilyn and Bill Chester.

Katherine Orcelletto

June 26, 2013

We cannot feel life's losses without first feeling the blessings of its fullness. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

June 26, 2013

Dear Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort during this most difficult time. James 5;28,29

Becky Crutchfield - Taylor

June 26, 2013

My deepest condolences to you all. I remember her growing up and i always loved her. She was such a sweet, funny lady.
My love to you all, Tito, Dave, Steve and Michelle.
Love and God Bless-
Becky Taylor (Crutchfield)

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