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Gloria Lamaestra Obituary
Gloria A. Lamaestra, 84, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 23, 1935 to the late Giacomo and Chiarina Ragno in Princeton, NJ.
Gloria was a graduate of Somerville High School. She received an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Business Management at Raritan Valley Community College. On May 7, 1955, she married the love of her life John Lamaestra at the Church of St. Ann in Raritan, where they remained active lifelong parishioners. Together they raised their three sons in Raritan, NJ. Gloria was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing Italian delicacies for her family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling to Europe to visit the Italian Alps and her family in Verona and the surrounding areas. Gloria was certified as a bi-lingual professional secretary. She was employed as an executive secretary at Ortho/Johnson and Johnson in Raritan, a psychological secretary for the Diocese of Metuchen, and volunteered as a personal assistant for the late Monsignor Anthony Gambino, who was a former Pastor at the Church of St. Ann in Raritan. Gloria was a kind, caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will always be remembered as a woman who "Loved Life", especially when it involved music and singing with family and friends. She could always be counted on to hit that "high harmony". One of her favorite passions was drawing and artwork. As an accomplished artist, she chose pastels as her preferred medium.
Gloria is survived by her beloved husband John, loving sons John (Laura), Darryl (Deborah) and Scott (Rosemary), cherished grandchildren Christine, Bryan and Mario. She is predeceased in death by her parents and a brother Joseph Ragno.
Private funeral services are under the direction of the Bongiovi Funeral Home 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ (908) 725-1887. To send an on-line condolence visit www.Bongiovifuneralhome.com
Future memorial service to be announced.
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Laura & Mike Lester
April 7, 2020
Uncle John, my favorite boy cousins, their lovely wives and of course the 3 grandkids--my deepest sympathy on Aunt Gloria's passing. Although our hearts are heavy, rejoice to where she has traveled to and waits for us all. I have many fond memories of Aunt Gloria from family picnics and parties or visiting in Raritan. The time she and my Dad had a water fight at the picnic in our backyard. The way she called Dad "Uncle Pepper" because Scott called him that as a little boy. She could say "Oh John" five different ways and each one meant something else, teasing you, being mad at you, laughing with you, warning you, flirting with you. So many good memories all at happy times. That's the way I'll remember Aunt Gloria and keep her in my heart. "Oh John..."
Love to you all, Mike and Laura.
Rich Kopf
April 4, 2020
She was a caring, loving mom, I remember her fondly. Condolences and prayers out to the LaMaestra family.
Michela Bonazzi
April 4, 2020
Rimarrà per sempre nel mio cuore, spero finalmente abbia ritrovato la pace che non ha avuto negli ultimi anni! Un abbraccio di cuore a tutti voi! Con affetto le nostre condoglianze più sentite Michela Bonazzi e Stefano
Silvana Zampini
April 4, 2020
Dear cousins and John, I am very close to you right now. I have beautiful memories of Gloria .. The first time she came to Italy I was a child, but I remember her as yesterday. For us it was love at first sight! Then I always waited with joy for her to return to Italy, and for a moment, I wanted to be her daughter, and go to Raritan with all of you.
More than 25 years ago, I first came to her house and it was like I had landed on a new planet! She was wonderful at all times, making me feel "at home". Then I came back a second time and seeing all of you was wonderful, but Gloria was like a mom to me.
I have so many memories, and photos and tickets that I have kept, that will never make me forget the exceptional woman she was. We lived far away but our hearts have always been close in love.
I love you.
Silvana.
Joseph and Angela Gazzellone
April 4, 2020
Hello Lamaestra family. Our deepest condolences. Thinking of you. May the soul of Gloria be with our creator in heaven. May she look down on us and protect us from the evil that is around us. God bless you all. Joseph and Angela Gazzellone
Daniel Gazzellone
April 4, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Gloria was a beautiful amazing loving women. I will always remember her. All my love to John Sr and to John Jr,, Darryl and Scotty and all the family love you guys so much. God bless
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