Gloria was born in Manhattan NY, and was raised in Hillsdale, NJ by Josef and Gloria Tomitsch. She was a devoted wife and is survived by her husband Edgar A. Lituma. She was a wonderful, caring, kind and supportive mother and is survived by her son Christopher M. Lituma and his partner Jill, her daughter Vanessa Persicketti and her husband John, and her son Kurt E. Lituma and his wife Keri. She was a loving and doting grandmother to her grandsons Gunnison and Harvey Lituma and her granddaughter Isabella Persicketti. She is also survived by her sister, Karla Williams and her brother, Josef Tomitsch and his wife, Donna.
Gloria taught elementary school physical education in the Trenton School District for 21 years. She loved her students and was an excellent role model and guide. She helped students understand the importance of physical activity and healthy eating.
Gloria loved going on her walks with friends, thrifting, shopping and searching for bargains, the Philadelphia Eagles, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Gloria also loved music, especially John Denver. She once said that musicians are the true geniuses. She was a true friend to so many and will be so deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. Her legacy of kindness and love will be carried on through her family and friends.
The family will receive friends and relatives at James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA 19056 on Wednesday July 31, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM with a celebration of life service beginning at 1:00 PM.
