Gloria A. Russo
March 8, 1935 - February 18, 2021
Our aunt, friend, cousin and colleague has called it a day. Gloria was reunited with her husband Ben and her many fur babies who were fortunate to call their human mom. For the rest of us and Libby, we are deeply saddened.
Gloria was a special person, who was loved and will be deeply missed by all. She cared deeply for our well being and wanted life to be perfect for her family and friends. Our world is a better place because of her friendship. When Gloria and Ben built their home, it was designed around gathering family and friends together. Gloria will be remembered for her elegant dinner parties with attention to every detail. Holidays were memorable in her home and we will miss those gatherings. Gloria had a special love for her animals, book collecting, decorating and most importantly, friends. Many thanks go out to her niece Michelle Russo and dear friends Rachelle Harrington, Lois Burns and Doreen Weyland.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date at the Ben G. Russo VFW Post.
Friends are welcome to visit with her family on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.
In Loving Memory
Rest In Peace Gloria.
From me and my family - we will MISS you!
Sending my felt prayers and condolences. May she rest in peace. From me Lisa Russo Archuletta and My mom Stephanie Smith
I miss happier times at the VFW breakfasts with Aunt Gloria and my mom (Susie) bickering. Aunt Gloria was feisty and stubborn; those are the traits that always kept me laughing. She was also giving (sometimes forcefully). I will miss her presence as will so many in this world.
Dear Family. Gloria is such a joy! Although she didn't have children, she 'mother ed' everyone. Her parties are epic and her cooking filled with love. She showed me love and I cherish her memory. I am so blessed to have had her in my life. All of you are her joy and a testament of a life well lived! God bless you all during this very difficult time. Michelle Cronin Jones
Gloria Ann Russo My dear friend, you will be missed. No, I miss you already. You opened your heart and your home to me when I so needed a good friend and a new beginning. You took me under you wing and taught me the importance of details, surrounding yourself with beautiful and lovely things, having a home that you love to come home to, and most importantly, making and keeping good friends through life. I remember the first day I met you. You were arranging for your court clerks to get paralegal training at SLCC and after about 45 minutes of delightful conversation, you turned to me and said, “Get use to my face because you and me. . .we are going to friends for a long time.” And we were. We laughed, we cried, you sometimes even told me off. “You can’t move forward if you’re looking behind you.” I can’t even begin to recount the things I learned from you. Most of the time, you just made me laugh when I needed it most. I’ll miss our talks, our visits, lunches out and quick shopping sprees. Your open-door policy with a quick cup of coffee in the afternoon or slow pour of wine and a good conversation. You always knew how to make a day better. I’ll miss your face. I’ll miss your quick wit, sharp tongue and the exuberance you had for new things, new plans and new people. I’ll miss how you worried about people and tried to help them when you could, or you’d figure how to get someone else to help. I hope you smiled when you closed your eyes – I hope you remembered the decadence, the tinsel, the hope, the joy you shared with us. Gloria the great organizer, manipulator, delegator. She loved beautiful things and had this incredible way with exquisite details. The collectibles of bunnies, piglets, roosters and pears; the search for first edition signed novels and the over the top collection of Christmas and Fair Tale Nutcrackers. Her dinner parties were works of art with not only the beautiful tables she set and wonderful food, but with the most amazing people and conversations. There was an effervescence in her home that was contagious during holidays. She loved her friends, she loved to bring people together, and just wanted everyone to have a better life. She left this world a better place, right up to the end, still trying to make things more beautiful. My dear friend, you are my most unforgettable person. Pamela Blevins
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, How much you will be missed. I think of all you were to me: a wise sister, an Aunt to my children and especially a mentor that gave extraordinarily great advice. My children remember the times you helped them create special gifts. I treasure our private talks we had on Saturday mornings and I think of you daily as I pass the calendar you gave me 26 years ago. My love, Dev
Gloria, Always a pleasure. It was my honor and pleasure to help you during your last days on this earth. If she was cussing me out of flipping me off, I considered it a term of endearment!! Please say hi to my mom and Susie. I miss them both so much. I know with the three of you, there will be some "changes" made. Love you, Rachelle Harrington
In Loving Memory
