Gloria M. Marchetti

June 30, 1932 - July 23, 2018

Gloria M. (Cushing) Marchetti, 86, of Tinton Falls, NJ passed away suddenly on 7/23/18 with her granddaughters at her side. Born and raised in Long Branch, Gloria graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School in 1951. She worked for The Prudential Co, Red Bank before marrying her husband, Ralph, in 1955. They moved to Belford before settling in Tinton Falls in 1972 where they raised their family. She was predeceased by: her parents Thomas & Carmella (D’Averso) Cushing, Sister Ann Carlson, brothers Thomas & Edward Cushing, son Thomas Marchetti & grandson Lee Marchetti. She is survived by her loving family: her husband of 63 years, Ralph Marchetti.Children: Pam Marchetti, Gina Gundel & her husband Ralph, Ralph Marchetti & his wife Doris, Jeremy Marchetti, Randy Palermo & his wife Debbie, Dean Marchetti & his wife Babete. Grandchildren: Michelle & Ryan Gundel, Vincent, Samantha, Breanna, Tiffany & Nicholas Marchetti, Great Grandson Xavier, Goddaughter Debbie Marchetti, loving dog Dakota and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Gloria was a member of the Ladies Bowling League, at the family owned Atlantic Highlands Recreation Bowling Alley for many years. She was an original member of St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, Tinton Falls and a member of their hospitality team. She was also a member of the Tinton Falls Shade Tree Commission. She made friends everywhere she went and always had a story to tell. Gloria loved gardening, ceramics, drawing, making jewelry, crocheting and painting. But most of all she loved being with her family and many friends. Her children will always remember the famous Santa that she painted on the front door each year & the countless memories they shared together. She will truly be missed by everyone who was blessed to have known her…. Services to be held: Friday 7/27/18, 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls and Saturday 7/28/18, 11AM at the Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls. To leave an online condolence, please visit Gloria's memorial page at www.bongarzonefuneralhome.com