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Vincent Gloria Obituary
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 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, FL, 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 8pm, November 29, 2012 at the Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home, 135 N Broad St, Milford A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 30, 2012, at 11:00 am, Christ the Redeemer Church, 325 Oronoque Rd, Milford Interment will be in St Mary Cemetery in Milford
Contributions may be made in his name to the Gloria Family, c/o 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"
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