Gloria Vallender 72, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on Dec.23, 2014. She was born on
March 16, 1942 to the late Charles and Lillian (nee Buzzell) Gambino in White Plains, N.Y. Gloria was an avid figure skater with the Ice Capades and later became an executive secretary with NBC. She is survived by her devoted husband, Leonard Vallender of Valhalla, N.Y. and her loving daughters, Victoria (Chris) Durso of Somers, N.Y.and Elizabeth (Michael) Allen of Somers, N.Y. one brother, Charles (Linda) Gambino of Southport, NC and two sisters, JoAnne (Billy)Lyons and Lou Anne Gambino both of North White Plains, N.Y. also survived by her four cherished grandchildren, Connor and Trevor Durso and Ryan and Hayden Allen and nieces and nephews, Jill O'Leary and Samantha and Kevin Lyons. No visiting hours. Graveside Services, Mt.Calvary Cemetery, Greenburgh, N.Y. on Monday, 11 AM. In lieu of flowers donations to either,
American Cancer Society or Polycystic Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME
21 West Stevens Ave.
Hawthorne, New York 10532
914-769-4404
Born in White Plains, N.Y. on Mar. 16, 1942
Departed on Dec. 23, 2014 and resided in Valhalla, NY.
Visitation:
Graveside Services: Monday, Dec. 29, 2014
11:00 am
Cemetery: Mount Calvary Cemetery