GLORIA M. GEROSA

Accord - Gloria M. Gerosa of Accord, NY died on Monday November 7, 2022 at her home. She was 94. Gloria was born in Ossining, NY on February 22, 1928 to James and Ann (Trapanese) Gerosa. She graduated from Ossining High School in 1946 and was a star athlete in both basketball and softball. In later years she was one of the top women bowlers in Westchester County. She was also a talented singer who sang with a local band at clubs and events around Westchester County during the 40’s and 50’s. Her love of music lasted her entire lifetime. She worked at Maryknoll in their printing department for many years and then for the Patent

Trader, a local newspaper in Mt. Kisco, NY. In later years, she became a school bus driver and considered it the best job she ever had. Some of her favorite memories were of the summer camps for special needs children where she spent the whole day helping where she could and taking photos of the kids enjoying themselves. She kept in touch with many of the parents and students for years after her retirement. Gloria is survived by her two sisters: Mary Ann DeMartino of Roswell, GA and Gail (Robert) Knapp of Hopewell Jct., NY, also seven nieces and nephews who were the light of her life. She is also survived by her partner, Marjorie Carlson of Accord, NY, and many friends who will miss her. This world is a better place because she was here. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Jack Gerosa. Arrangements are being handled by George J. Moylan Funeral Home, Rosendale, NY. Cremation will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Hudson Valley Hospice, 80 Washington St., Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or at www.hvhospicefoundation.org. Or consider a donation to a local animal shelter in her memory. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com)