Gloria A. Tomaino

It is with a broken heart that we share the passing of our Mother, Gloria Tomaino. She was born in Long Branch New Jersey on 01/29/1933 and passed away at home in Jacksonville, FL on 01/02/25 surrounded by her family.

As a young girl, Gloria and her sister Lucy, had to take care of their mother who was stricken with Parkinson's Disease. She went to work at the young age of 16 to help out the family. When she had the opportunity, she would go to the Redbank Skating Rink with her cousin. This is where she met the love of her life, Raymond and they quickly fell in love. Raymond was in the Air Force and stationed in Texas. He came back to Eatontown during Christmas leave and they married on December 30th 1951. Gloria then moved to Texas with him to start their 70-year marriage. Once Raymond left the AirForce, he returned to Eatontown New Jersey where they raised their 3 children. After Raymond retired, they moved to Jacksonville, FL to be closer to family.

Gloria enjoyed cooking her favorite Italian dishes for her family and friends. No doubt that once anyone tasted her food, they asked her to teach them how to make it. She was flattered and honored to teach them. She always had plenty of leftovers from her cooking and was happy to share them with the neighbors over the years. She had a love for playing bingo as it brought her much joy. She volunteered in the kitchen at St. Matthews on Bingo nights.

Gloria was predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Raymond Tomaino Sr.; her father Fiore Vitola & her mother Angelina Marotta Vitola; her brother John Vitola and sister Lucy Pittenger.

Gloria leaves behind her loving Children. Sons - Raymond Tomaino Jr. (Donna); Gary Tomaino Sr. (Betty) and daughter LynnMarie. Grand Children – Stephanie Kight, Gary Tomaino Jr., Raymond Tomaino III, Stacy Tomaino, Patricia Tomaino, Rachel Zingaro and Michael Tomaino. Great Grandchildren - Joshua Vaden, Gary Tomaino III, Jacob Tomaino, Kendall Moore, Walker Tomaino, Braylee Absher, Leone Zingaro, Danyelle Maione, Mikayla Maione, Joseph Maione, Stevie DeJesus, Sydney DeJesus, Bradley Kight and Masen Kight. Great Great Grandchildren – Gracie Vaden, Cooper Vaden, Hadilyn Vaden, Laken Kight, and Kannon Kight.

Gloria was a Breast Cancer Survivor, She loved Jesus and said she was an Angel of God. She had a caring heart and it always brought her pleasure to do for others.

A visitation for Gloria will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A funeral service will occur Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A committal service will occur Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Hardage- Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205.