Gloria Hadziutko, passed away, Friday, April 16th, 2021, with her two daughters by her side. She was 80 years of age. Gloria was born to Guillermo Bellavista and Carmen Vazquez Burgos in Cidra, Puerto Rico.
A vibrant, full of life women, she set out for the United States at 18 years old, to pursue a career in nursing. As fate would have it, she found her true passion in beauty and hairdressing. She loved working on hair and eventually saved up enough money to open up her own shop, “The Magic Touch”, where she worked until she retired. Gloria could not stay retired long and continued to do hair for her very special clients, to the very end. She loved it and all of the relationships that were developed from her work.
Not long after her arrival to the states she met the person she would spend the rest of their lives together, her love, Joseph Hadziutko. They met at the Maspeth Movie Theatre and even though she spoke very little English at the time, they were able to create a beautiful life together. They were married for 50 years, until the passing of her beloved Joe in 2011. Gloria and Joe had two very beautiful daughters, Gloriann and Doriann. She loved her daughters very much and never spared a moment to tell all of her friends about their accomplishments. As Gloriann and Doriann expanded their families with grandchildren, JJ, Biagio, Joseph and Sydney, that became the focus of her life. She loved spending time with all of her grandchildren, watching them grow up, play sports, get their first jobs.
Gloria had a second family that she would be very fond of and that was with her friends at the Frank Kowalinski Post #4. She was very active in the Ladies Auxiliary and together with her daughter Gloriann spent many nights making sure parties, gathering and events were successful. She would enjoy the many vacations with them and always come home to tell everyone about the great time they had.
Another passion in Gloria’s life was for her Puerto Rican heritage. She was very proud of it and would love to tell stories about her childhood and helping her mother. She had a profound love for her family in Puerto Rico. She made sure to always make them apart of her children’s lives.
We cannot forget that Gloria loved her Mets. She loved watching baseball and her team was the NY Mets.
Gloria’s passion for life, family and faith will be truly missed by anyone who knew her. She was the life of a party. Now she has returned to her husband, who was probably waiting for her, in heaven, with a scotch and soda.
Gloria is survived by her loving daughters, Gloriann (Albert), Doriann (Angelo), adoring grandchildren, JJ, Biagio, Joey and Sydney. Her siblings, Margarita, Miguel, Zory and nieces and nephew also survive her.
There will be a celebration of life visitation on Wednesday, April 21st, from 3pm-8pm at Werst & Labella Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385. The Mass of Christian Burial will occur Thursday, April 22, 2021, 9:45 AM at St. Mels RC Church, 26-15 154th Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Entombment will take place, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. John Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.georgewerst.com for the Hadziutko family.
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