Gloria J. Parello (nee Tynski) 78, of New Lenox was born in Chicago Illinois to the late Florian and Margaret (nee Herman) Tynski and passed away on August 3, 2025. Beloved wife of 46 years to Raymond Parello; loving mother of Mindy (Rick) DeMichele, Kara (Brad) Lande, Rae Lynn (Raymond) Ristich; cherished GiGi of Nicolas, Max, Meadow, Lilliana, and Layla; cherished godmother of Rebecca (Kevin) Krell; dear sister of Roberta Tynski, Timothy (Judi) Tynski, and Michele Benza; dear friend of Carm Panzarella; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd. New Lenox, IL on Thursday August 7, 2025 from 3-8pm. Funeral service will be the following morning at the funeral home at 11:00am. Interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery New Lenox, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Gloria's name to help battle Alzheimer's disease, or to Joliet Area Hospice, also known as Lightway's Hospice, please see links below.
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