She was born in Meriden on Aug. 29, 1928 and had resided in Southington for many years.
Gloria is survived by her children, Donna Robideau, Kathy Murphy, and John Celella all of Southington, Anthony Celella Jr. of Berlin and Brian Celella of Harwinton , 10 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters she also leaves a brother Joseph Gagnon of Meriden and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter Diane, grandson Daniel Murphy, 4 sisters, Eleanor, Barbara, Claire and Audrey and a brother Edward.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:15 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Thomas Church at 11a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Monday from 6-8 pm.