Gladys M. Rich

Gladys was born on July 3, 1928, in Southington, CT. to the late John and Mary (Turek) Maigarie. She had one brother, Edward, and two sisters, Anita Ciccotelli and Eleanor Nelson who preceded her in death. Her cousin, who was like a sister to her, Kathryn (Kay) Uliasz also preceded her in death.

Gladys was a 1946 graduate of Lewis High School. She enjoyed volunteering at the Immaculata Women’s Club, the PTA at the former Holcomb School, the Women’s Auxiliary at Southington Valley Midget Football and Southington Southern Little League. She worked as a bookkeeper at Peck, Stow and Wilcox (PEXTO) in her younger years, and as a salesperson at Trim Fashions before she retired.

Gladys is survived by her four children, Raymond Angelo, PhD and his wife Karen, Thomas Angelo and his wife MaryAnn, Joseph Angelo and his wife Elizabeth and Melanie (Rich) Hanner. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jesse Angelo and his wife Karen of Aurora, Colorado, Dr. Nathan Angelo and his wife, Dr. Carla Sterling of Belchertown, Massachusetts, Kody, Kira and Kory Hanner, Benjamin and Kendall Angelo, Devlyn Burgess and her husband John, and her special cousin Esther Turek. She also leaves 3 great grandchildren Louie Angelo, Sierra and Jack Burgess and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In recent years, Gladys loved to read books and read so many that Ray had to keep a spreadsheet. He listed 493 books between 5/2019-4/2023. She enjoyed watching the birds on the bird feeder that Tom set up in the front window. Gladys always looked forward to her lobster birthday lunches with her son, Joseph. She also loved crossword puzzles, lighthouses, the beach, and polka dancing, trips to NYC with Melanie, Esther and her daughter, Tanya. When Melanie’s children were younger, she enjoyed babysitting and sleepovers.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers who made her comfortable in the end. Sancha, Nova, Luciella, Antionette, Nejeay and Dawn will always be remembered for their compassionate care. Her being at home could not have happened without them. The family would also like to thank the nurses, especially Jeff and Kelly, CNA Lucielle from Hartford Healthcare at Home and volunteer Loni, who helped keep her company in recent months.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue at: https://www.bestfriendsforlifeanimalrescue.com/

A visitation will be held on Friday June 13, 2025 from 9-10:30am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. Southington. A Mass of Christian burial will be held immediately following at 11:00am at The Church of St. Dominic 1050 Flanders Rd. Southington. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. To leave a message of remembrance for the family please visit: www.DellaVecchiaSouthington.com