Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, Inc. - Vernon on Dec. 29, 2023.
Hardyston Twp., NJ: Gloria Ann Weigold (nee Billera) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Victoria Mews Assisted Living in
Boonton, NJ. Born to Leonard and Rose Billera in
Bronx, NY, she lived in
River Edge, NJ before moving to Crystal Springs in Hardyston Twp., NJ 27 years ago.
A woman ahead of her time, Gloria was a bookkeeper at Burns and Roe in
Oradell, NJ for many years before retiring in 1996. She loved working and was known as "the boss." She loved balancing her check book and was a prudent saver, which helped contribute to her and Kenny's 35+ year retirement. Gloria was generous to a fault with her family. She was available anytime to babysit and always had the best snacks. She and her husband never missed a Christmas pageant, dance recital, soccer game or track and field meet. She loved picking up her granddaughters from school and was popular at the school office. She attended every graduation and special event for her granddaughters and was overjoyed to celebrate two of their weddings. Gloria had many infamous quotes, funny one-liners, unique opinions and superstitions. She was truly remembered by anyone she met. She was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception RC Church,
Franklin, NJ and a member of the Columbiettes and the Hardyston Twp. Senior Citizens. In her retirement, she enjoyed walking and reading, especially Amish love stories and murder mysteries, trips to Sit N Chat Diner and shopping. In her younger years, she enjoyed tennis and bowling.
Gloria is predeceased by her husband, Kenneth J. Weigold (2022) and her brother, Richard Billera. She was the devoted mother of Karen Hitscherich and her husband, Michael of Vernon Twp., NJ. Loving grandmother of Elyse Hitscherich and her husband, Paul Nichilo, Jr. of
Rutherford, NJ, Dr. Pamela Hitscherich and her husband, F. Joseph Corradi IV of
Nutley, NJ and Alanna Hitscherich and her boyfriend, Joseph Bierwirth of
New York City, NY. Cherished great grandmother of Henry Oliver Corradi. Dear sister in law of Helene Billera of
Irvine, CA. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94(1 Vanderhoof Court for GPS),
Vernon, NJ on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 4-8 PM. Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception RC Church,
Franklin, NJ at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
Sparta, NJ. Memorial gifts to the Hardyston Twp. Fire Department would be greatly appreciated.