Ciarlariello, ,  Gloria  R. (Soden) Family Matriarch

Gloria  R. (Soden) Family Matriarch Ciarlariello, , 82 , died  03/27/10 in  at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ under the supervision of Compassionate Care Hospice.  Gloria  lived in  North Plainfield, NJ since 1937  and was born in Long Branch, NJ on 05/24/27.

Husband/Wife of: late John J. "Browne" Ciarlariello (1990)

Son/Daughter of: late Charles and Adeltha (Wilson) Soden

Survived By: 2 Daughters-Pamela (Calvert) Ames and husband Fred, Whiting, NJ; Sandra and her husband Jeff Skibenes, Harmony, NJ
2 Sons-Daniel and his wife Toni (Shimkus) Ciarlariello, Flemington, NJ; John Ciarlariello, South Plainfield, NJ
Her grandchildren of whom she was very proud of-Christopher and Jillian Ciarlariello, Flemington, NJ; Ryan & John who are on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps; Tyler Skibenes, Harmony, NJ
Several nieces and nephews

Occupation: Gloria was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and devoted homemaker who spent her final days in the care of an excellent and loving staff at the Forest Manor Nursing home in Hope, NJ

Veteran Info: N/A

Additional Information:  Gloria was a very special lady who truly touched the hearts of everyone she met, never complaining about her own health challenges. Gloria made national fame when on their wedding day, her new husband John responded to a squad call with his best man, Louis Baldini, while on the way to the Reception. This left Gloria, the flower girl and the matron of honor sitting in front of the squad building until their return. This event earned them a spot on a TV Game Show where they set a top earnings record! Gloria was past president of the North Plainfield Rescue Squad Auxiliary, a former member of the Watchung Hills Elks Ladies Association and North Plainfield Senior Citizens Club.

Visitation: None scheduled

Services: A Memorial celebration of Glo's life will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010, 1:30 PM- at Forest Manor, Hope, NJ

In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations to the following: Diabetes Research, North Plainfield Rescue Squad or Compassionate Care Hospice, Sparta, NJ

Interment: Graveside Memorial at Fair View Cemetery, 456 Highway 35, Red Bank, NJ Saturday, April 10 at 10:30 AM