Gloria was born on May 15, 1937 to Nicholas and Jennie Gaito of Ansonia, CT and was the granddaughter of Ignace Baczek. Gloria was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard J. Black, and infant daughter Kathleen.
Gloria graduated from Ansonia High School in 1954 and enjoyed multiple jobs throughout her life including working at United Illuminating, Pepperidge Farm, Liz Claiborn, and with local Pediatrician Dr. Martin Sklair. Gloria loved being an active member of St. Margaret’s Church and participating on various committees. A longtime resident of Madison, CT, Gloria delighted in eating lunch at RJ Cafe & Bistro with her husband David.
Gloria is survived by her loving and devoted husband of forty years David Bell, her children Richard Black (Vanessa), Lisa Black, her step children Betsy Bell Osterholm (Anders), Jim Bell, Diana Bell Macaluso (Sam), her brother Jim Gaito (Lynda), her grandchildren Alec, Liam, Richard, Scarlett, and her step grandchildren Janaye, Denzel, Donny, Ellie, Jensen, and Makenna.
The funeral service will be held at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Madison on May 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM, followed by a burial at West Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Swan Funeral Home of Madison, CT.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Gloria to St. Margaret Church, Madison, CT.
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