Gloria Carmela Federici

Gloria Carmela Federici, 92, of Fonda Rd., died peacefully Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born and educated in Waterford, she was a lifelong resident here and was the daughter of the late Marco and Philomena Merola Caruso. In her earlier years, Gloria was employed by the former Ford Mills in Waterford and Cohoes Carry Bag Co. She was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford and was a former member of St. Mary's School Mother's Club. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking and baking for them. She was the widow of Silvio P. Federici who died in 1998. She is survived by her loving children, Ronald A. Federici, Richard S. Federici and Norma R. Novotny all of Waterford. She was the sister of the late Josephine Kwazneski, Vincent and George Caruso. She was the proud grandmother of Nicholas R. and Christina R. Novotny. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte.32), Waterford and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Gloria's family would like to extend special thanks to her niece, Ann Marie Caruso Andrews; her longtime aide, Susan DeWein and to Dr. Mohammed Ismail. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit: Brendesefuneralhome.com.