Gloria Nelson 95, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on October 12, 2018. She was born on December 17, 1922 to the late Genaro and Josephine (Lupoli) Crescenti. She attended East Haven High School in New Haven, CT. Gloria worked as a dental assistant, homemaker and enjoyed cooking and reading. She was an avid reader of the Arizona Republic. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
Gloria is survived by her daughter Regina J. Askue and grandson Devin H. Askue. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence “Larry” Nelson.
A visitation will be held at 9:30 am Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Chapel of the Chimes 7924 N. 59th Ave Glendale, AZ. A funeral service will follow at 10:30am with committal at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.