Gloria J. Shope (Dziewiatek), 70 of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria began teaching at Pope John XXlll in 1983 then later went on to become a guidance counselor, vice principal and principal before retiring in 2016. Gloria was extremely passionate about her work in education.
Gloria was predeceased by her beloved husband Randolph who she wedded in 1970 and her father, Deacon Chester Dziewiatek. She is survived by her mother Sophie, her son Ryan Shope and wife Stacy, son David Shope, sisters Mary Lee Salandi, Colette Saccomanno, and Joan Kuzicki and husband Al. She also leaves behind her nieces Stephanie Mozer and husband Derek and Amanda Yorde and husband Todd, sisters in law Suzanne and Mary Ann Shope, and brother in law Christopher Shope. Gloria’s heart belonged to her four loving grandchildren Devin, Ethan, Claire and Finley.
Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be remembered for her endless kindness, loving heart and positivity.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 4 – 8PM at Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 11AM at Our Lady of the Lake Church 294 S Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ 07871. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery.
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