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Gloria Carafa Obituary
Naples, FL
Gloria B. Carafa, 88, of Naples, FL died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Frances Georgeson Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of New Haven, CT, she was a resident of Naples since 1999. She was born August 6, 1927 in New Haven, CT the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Scalletti) Brunelli and married her husband, Thomas A. Carafa on November 27, 1948. She was a member of Pelican Marsh Golf Club in Naples where she was an avid golfer and loved to cook and enjoyed bringing family and friends together.
Survivors include her loving daughters, Cynthia (Aldo) Rosa of Naples, FL and Janet Carafa of New York City, NY; brother, Robert (Laural) Brunelli of Hamden, CT; sister-in-law, Lucille Brunelli of North Haven, CT; and cherished grandchildren, Daniella and Marc Anthony Rosa; as well as many dear friends from Aston Gardens in Naples especially Corrine DePaul, who stayed by Gloria's side until the day she passed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas in 2014 and brother, Louis Brunelli.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 12:00 PM (noon) at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. N. Naples, FL 34108. A reception will follow. Private burial will be held in the church memorial garden. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.shikanyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gloria's name are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Carafa
Janet
May 12, 2022
Janet
May 12, 2022
Janet
May 12, 2022
Janet
May 12, 2022
Janet
May 12, 2022
Love you forever Mom.
I Love you Mom
Janet Carafa
May 22, 2016
Hana Carafa
May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016
Dear Cynthia, I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of your mom Gloria. I will remember Gloria in best memory. I know how difficult this is for you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
Wendy LoSchiavo
May 17, 2016
Love to Aunt Gloria's family at this difficult time. Soo many loving memories. Will miss her until we meet again. Always here for you all. Xoxo
Rita and Nick Krill
May 17, 2016
One of the most beautiful women who has surely enriched my life is Gloria. She would summons me down the street to bake bisccoti and Italian cookies. Often times she'd drive by my house waving out the window on her way to an "urgent" shopping spree. What a gal! Gloria was so energectic and happy, and gave so generously with her love and friendship. We are so blessed to have had the opporunity of her caring friendship in this lifetime. May God hold her in his best accomodation along with her beautiful husband, Tom. I will always think of Tom riding around the neighborhood with his radio blaring on the handle bars of his bicyle. May you be in peace and our prayers are with your family.
Dick Elaine Sauer
May 17, 2016
we lost a dear friend we had many good times together with tom and Gloria.
Gramma and Daniella
Cynthia Rosa
May 16, 2016
Miss you so much mom....I love you Cynthia
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