Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Pansera) DiNucci, Gloria had been a North Providence resident for 60 years. She was the wife of the late Antonio “Tony” Ceprano; beloved mother of Anthony S. Ceprano and wife Emilia, and Mark A. Ceprano and wife Donna; grandmother of Andrea L. Ceprano and Christine M. Ceprano, all of North Providence. She was also the sister of Antonetta (DiNucci) Risi and the late Archie and Alfred DiNucci.
Visitation will be held Friday, 4-7 p.m. with a funeral on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, followed by graveside burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony’s Kitchen Ministry, 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, RI 02904.