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Gloria Anzalone Obituary
PITTSTON — Gloria E. Anzalone, 89, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Wesley Village, Pittston, four days after her husband, Joseph C. Anzalone, passed away. They were married for 69 years.
On June 14, 1947, she and her husband had the distinction of being the first honeymoon couple to fly out of the newly built Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport.
Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore C. and Josephine (O'Boyle) Andaloro.
She was a graduate of Pittston High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Anzalone; sisters, Josephine Adonizio and Marilyn Penyak; brothers, Cataldo and Samuel Andaloro.
Surviving are her son, Vincent Anzalone, of Harveys Lake; daughters, Joyce Anzalone, of Hanover Township, and Gloria Anzalone, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; grandchildren, Daphne Pugh and her husband, Jarod, Christopher Shaffer, and Emily Norris and her husband, Michael; great-grandchildren, Chase, Chloe, Claire and Cole Pugh, Brooke and Kaitlyn Norris; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank, again, the staff at Wesley Village for their compassionate and loving care over the years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St., Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Rocco's Cemetery, Pittston Township. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
To leave an online condolence, visit Mrs. Anzalone's obituary at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Anzalone
Carol and Robert Kaluzavich
September 25, 2016
Joyce- We want to extend our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your parents. What a difficult time for you to lose your mom and dad within such a short period of time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judey (Pambianco) Hopkins
September 5, 2016
So sad to hear the news of Gloria and Joe's passing. My deepest sympathy. May they rest in peace.
September 4, 2016
Dear Joyce and family, please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your parents.
Dan and DeeDee Bidwell ( Hellertown, Pa)
Debi (Levanavage) DeMace
September 1, 2016
Gloria,
So sorry to hear about your Parents passing, may they both rest in peace !
Dolores,Ray,Debi,and Bonnie Levanavage !
AS
September 1, 2016
My sincere sympathy to your family and friends. May the God of all comfort, strengthen you and the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who die, God keeps them in his memory, because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
August 29, 2016
To Gloria, Vince and all the family. You were blessed with wonderful parents. Losing them together is wrenching. We are so sorry for your sadness. Sending love and prayers.
Charles and Paulette Montante
August 29, 2016
Joyce and family. I was shocked to read of your Mothers passing. Many prayers are sent your way as you deal with the tremendous loss of both your parents. Love Dianna Ashford
Janice Mecadon
August 29, 2016
Gloria, Joyce and Vince: My deepest sympathy on the loss of both your parents. I have many fond memories of sharing my birthday with your mom, such a beautiful woman with a quick wit! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
J~
Gisela Mojena
August 29, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, Gloria, for you and your whole family. May the memories you all shared always bring a smile to your face as you remember both your parents and the legacy they left you: That of your beautiful family. My prayers are with you. Gisela
August 29, 2016
Vince, Joyce and Gloria......This has been a very sorrowful time for you. Words cannot ease the pain of losing two parents in such a short time. God's grace will get you through these sad days. My prayers for consolation are with you.
Charlotte Kindler
JUDE GANIELS
August 29, 2016
RIP GLORIA E. M
The Moylans
August 29, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Gloria's death. Her Irish nephews have fond memories of the great dinners she made for them. They declared her the "best cook in America."
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