Gloria C. DiTore Truppi, 97, a strong woman, a working mother, a caring friend, a passionate Mets fan, and a bowler into her 90s died on September 22, 2023, with family at her side. Born in New York, NY on January 27, 1926, Gloria lived for over 65 years in Hillsdale, NJ, and had recently moved to Greenfield, MA. She leaves his daughters Katherine Truppi DiMatteo and her husband Richard, Carol Truppi and partner Robert Smith, Gloria Truppi, and Juli-Ann Truppi and her husband Lee Nisenholz. In addition, she was the proud grandmother of Lemmy Truppi, Elisha and Nick DiMatteo, and great-granddaughters Asha and Juniper DiMatteo-LePape. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph to whom she had been married for 64 years, her four sisters, and many friends and family. Her faith guided her through her life, and she was active in the Rosarians at her church, St. John the Baptist in Hillsdale. She had great affection for her extended family of nieces and nephews and held them close. Gloria also befriended her daughters’ friends and their families. She was lovingly called a character and welcomed that description. Gloria had a sharp mind for finances. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family. A wake will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Sunday, October 1 from 2-6 pm. A mass service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, October 2 at St. John the Baptist Church, 69 Valley Street, Hillsdale, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to Helping Hands Food Pantry https://www.helpinghandfoodpantry.com or Eversight Eye Bank https://www.eversightvision.org.
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