Vincent Anthony Gloria
Vincent Anthony Gloria
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He was born in Milford June 25, 1936, to the late Anthony Sr., and Grace (Marino) Gloria. He graduated Milford High School where he was captain of the football team in 1954 and an All-State player. He also attended the University of Bridgeport. Vincent was a former owner of Gloria's Garden Center in Milford with his family. He was the proud owner of Vinny's Home and Garden Showplace in Wallingford with a previous location in East Hartford. A Milford citizen all his life, he was a long-time member and very involved in several Milford Associations: Columbus Scholarship Committee, Kiwanis Club, Elks Club, and the Milford High School reunion committee. He loved spending time with his family and helping others. He owned and raced thoroughbred horses, enjoyed traveling with the Italy Group, found contentment in gardening and trips to Foxwoods Casino, and enjoyed watching horse racing and westerns on TV.
Besides his wife of 11 years, he is survived by his children, Gina (Stephen) Micelotta, of Enfield, Lisa (Richard) Farricielli, of Milford, Dawn (Michael) Fanara, of Milford, and Dana (Carmen) Salvo, of Boca Raton, Fla.; his brother, Louis (Margaret) Gloria, of Orange; his cousin, James (Dorothy) Marino; as well as his grandchildren, Casey, Vinny, Jesse, Michael and Melissa; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Anthony Gloria and Joseph Gloria.
Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home, 135 N. Broad St., Milford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., Christ the Redeemer Church, 325 Oronoque Road, Milford. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Milford. Contributions may be made in his name to Carol Gloria, c/o Smith and Sefcik Funeral Home. To my beloved husband; you are my heart and soul. You will be truly missed. I love you forever. Rest in Peace." To leave condolences or for directions, please visit our website @ www.georgejsmithandson.com
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December 2, 2012
Tony, Melissa, and the Gloria family:
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Vinnie was a wonderful gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
Sergej & Martha Jakovenko
Lois and Sal D'Addona
December 1, 2012
Our condolences to Carol and all the family. I worked on the Class Reunion Committee with Vinny many times. He was such a wonderful person. God Bless him.
Suzanne Carriero
November 30, 2012
Vinny's smile like this candle will light the way to heaven and into God's arms. Our deepest sympathy to Carol, my very good friend Dawn, and the entire Gloria family. RIP Vinny.
Ed & Sue Wydra
November 29, 2012
It was always great doing business with Vinny at his Milford store. He was so helpful and nice to everyone. He worked hard and deserved a good life.
Our sympathy of his entire family.
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Barbara Sherburne
November 28, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Gloria family and especially to you, Carol. I started as a cashier in 1999 at Vinny's and worked there for over eight years. I loved it. I even was the Talking Pumpkin and Rudolph on a few occasions. Vinny always greeted me with a big smile and a kiss on my cheek. I loved what one person wrote about Vinny being surrounded by flowers in heaven. Vinny had an enormous positive impact on a lot of people's lives. May you rest in peace, Vinny.
Sante & Rosemary Faustini
November 28, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Laura & Bill
November 28, 2012
Lisa and Gina,
Sorry for the loss of your beloved father. So many fond memories of earlier times. He was a wonderful man. Wishing you strength in the days ahead and loving memories to hold forever in your hearts. Now you have 2 ANGELS watching over the both of you.
Joseph Williams
November 28, 2012
Dear Gloria Family, we are very saddened to learn of Vinnie's passing. I've known Vinny since the early 50's when my father serviced his mother and father at their produce market in Milford. I later sold to Vinny when he had his own establishment on Middletown Ave in the 60's. He was always fair and honest and a pleasure to deal with. He will be greatly missed. Joseph and Barbara Williams and family.
Bonnie Coppola
November 28, 2012
My family and I wish to extnd our sincere condolences to you and your family. We have many fond memories of Vin and will always remember him as someone who was so full of life. May time help heal your loss.
Bonnie Coppola and family
Nick Deosingh
November 28, 2012
please accept my deepest sympathy to the Glora's family may God be with you at this difficult time.
Carol Gloria
November 28, 2012
To my beloved husband, you are my heart and soul. You will be truly missed. I will love you forever. Rest in Peace.
Cookie Seidel
November 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of Vinny's passing. He really was a "good guy". Our reunions will not be the same without him.
November 28, 2012
My condolences to your family may vincent rest in sleep until god calls his name(john 5:28)
Paul Johnson
November 27, 2012
Vinny and I were high school classmates and friends for life. Although we did not see each other frequently, when we met it was as if time had stood still. He never changed. He loved people and people loved him in return. His passing creates a void in my life that no other person can fill. I will miss him dearly for he brought honesty, thoughtfulness and love to all that entered his life. I loved the guy.
Jo-Ann Lunney-Amantea
November 27, 2012
To The Vinny Family: Vinny was certainly an Icon at the store along with the talking Reindeer. I remember being hired at the store part time in 2000 and it was just the greatest, it was like a kid working in a toy factory, I worked in Dept. 56 and Vinny would always make the employees and the customers feel like family, VInny's will never be the same without him. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Sparky & Mary Baldwin
November 27, 2012
We are truly sorry to hear about Vinny's passing. May he rest in peace.
Sparky & Mary Baldwin
Robert Dietter
November 27, 2012
Vin was a friend and very helpful for my success in business
Bob Trotta
November 27, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Gloria family. RIP Vinny and thank you for all the years of flowers and garden supplies from both Milford and Wallingford. You always brightened my summers. May you always be surrounded by flowers now.
Jo-Ann Potter
November 27, 2012
Mr. Gloria was the heart and smiling face at Vinny's Garden Center in Wallingford. He helped me many, many times with my purchases, and also took the kids to the different events he had . Vinny's will never be the same... A loyal customer
Dane and Beverly Hassan
November 27, 2012
Vinny was a wonderful person who was loved by so many people. Our family will always remember how nice it was when we would see him. He was generous to everyone.
November 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Vinny was a beautiful person, inside and out. May you find comfort knowing he
is in heaven with so many of his family
and friends that have passed.
I will always re-member his smile and wit since our days in school. Also with my beloved husband and you Carol in so many cherished times together. God Bless Diane Lucke
Ths Sport of Kings!
Gina Micelotta
November 27, 2012
I love you! Rest in Peace.
genevieve lasse
November 27, 2012
great man friend loved shopping in garden shop always a smile last saw him at gulfstream respectfully genevieve lasse salito family
Tony & Norma Mello
November 27, 2012
WE are so sorry to have heard of Vinnys passing,and will always remember the great times we had together in Italy. May God bless..
Kendra Discenza Davis
November 26, 2012
I have fond memories of Vinny from when I was a little girl and my mom worked at Gloria's. He will be missed.
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