Gloria Padula, 91, of Dongan Hills, Staten Island, N.Y., on Dec. 1, 2017.
Gloria was the cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Christina; beloved sister of Anna and the late Caesar and Sara Zarrella, and loving aunt of Nancy and Steven.
Gloria loved listening to music, especially Julio Iglesias. She was an accomplished traveler, including visits to the East and West coasts of America. She was also an avid reader.
Gloria was well known for her one-liners which would make people laugh and be at ease.
Funeral will be held on Monday from Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Boulevard, Dongan Hills, S.I. Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. at St. Ann R.C. Church. Interment will be in Moravian Cemetery. Visiting is Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.