Gloria G. Di Meola

Gloria is predeceased by her husband, Dominick DiMeola, son-in-law Kyle Minter, six sisters and two brothers and survived by one sister, Josephine DeVivo who lives in New Jersey. She is survived by her three children, Pasquale DiMeola (Sonja), Angie Minter, and Dominick DiMeola, Jr. “Donnie” (Lynette). She is survived by eight grandchildren; Tiffany Marie Lipscomb (Brian), Joseph Dominick Minter, Kyle Christian DiMeola (Mallory Ervin), Danielle DiMeola Walker (Blake), Jeno Dominick DiMeola, Gloria Angelina DiMeola, Vincent DiMeola, and Noel Rubio Navoa (Eric).

Gloria is also survived by the loves of her life, her seven great-grandchildren; Lily G. Lipscomb who at age 16 learned Happy Birthday in Italian to beautifully serenade Gloria at her 90th birthday celebration. Ford White DiMeola, Shepherd Haynes DiMeola and Sunday Blaise DiMeola whom she enjoyed visits with playing in her home with flashlights looking for monsters and chocolate candy. Beckham Reece Walker whom she helped nurture during his first year of life creating a special bond. She enjoyed visits from Lapis DiMeola and watched him grow from birth to a tall striking teenager and Christmas visits with Sophia Navoa from Chicago.

Gloria was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 20, 1933 and at eighteen years of age became the wife of Dominick DiMeola whom she married at St. Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church. Her long life was filled with happiness as the Italian wife of a Luxury Shoe Master Craftsman. A quiet and kind woman, she simply basked in Dominick’s limelight as he traveled the nation representing Johnson and Murphy as their Master Craftsman. Her home was filled with his bowling trophies, newspaper articles and brochures sharing his career. She had a prayerful life, enjoyed weekly Mass at Saint Joseph Church, being a mother to her three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and was by far the best Italian cook this side of Italy.

Visitation with friends and family will be Thursday, September 28th from 3pm to 7pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1150 S. Dickerson Rd., Goodlettsville, TN.

Gloria’s funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 29th, 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church, 1225 Gallatin Pike, Madison TN. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church & Alive Hospice Nashville.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Di Meola family.