Gloria is survived by her daughter Jill Bernicker and her husband Gregg; daughter Marcie Montieth; son David Bitkower; son Steven Bitkower; granddaughter Nicole Bernicker and her husband Americo DeLuca; granddaughter Julie Bernicker; grandson Jared Montieth; grandson Sam Montieth; and a great-grandchild on the way.
She was predeceased by her husband Jerome Bitkower of 44 years; brother Lenny Leff; sister Harriet Just; and her parents Jack and Sarah Leff.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Beth Israel Cemetery, 1098 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 immediately followed by the burial.
Shiva will be observed at the residence of Jill and Gregg Bernicker on Monday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM; and Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gloria's memory may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.