Gloria Carmel Giovannoni

A private funeral mass and committal was held for Santa Cruz native Gloria Giovannoni who passed who passed away peacefully with her loved ones at her bedside. She was 95 years old. Gloria was born in a house on Washington Street and lived her entire life on the Westside of Santa Cruz. She worked for Santa Cruz City Schools as a cafeteria manager, and upon Harbor High School opening in 1968, Gloria opened the school's kitchen there. In retirement, she was elected treasurer of Retired Public Employees Association, was active with the Capitola Mall Walkers, Italian Catholic Federation, Sons of Italy, and was the recipient of the Santa Cruz Old Timers Woman of the Year Award in 2004. Gloria leaves her daughter, Antoinette "Toni" Giovannoni (Judy Brown) of Scotts Valley; her son, Ron Giovannoni (Philomena) , grandson Nicholas (Youpha), and great grandchildren, Lei-Ana and Taj all of Haiku, Hawaii; nephew Jeff Esposito; niece, Debbie Sanders (Steve); niece Nikki Esposito; niece, Monica Seffenger (Steve); nephew, Mark Esposito, and many loving cousins, and extended family including Toni and Gary Aldridge who were her dear friends for over 40 years. Any acts of charity in Gloria's memory can be made to SPCA, St. Jude Children Hospital or to your favorite charity.