Gloria Gentile

Gloria Jean Gentile passed peacefully, surrounded by love, on February 11, 2026 at the age of 94. Born on December 29, 1931, she leaves behind a legacy of love as a mother, Nana, great-grandmother, and dear friend.

Gloria graduated from Madison in 1949 and had a successful career at General Motors for 33 years, starting on March 1, 1954. Known for her kindness and enormous heart, she was always caring and praying for others before herself. Gloria will forever be revered as a stubborn prayer warrior, with a generous and beautiful spirit.

Gloria is predeceased by her husband Giuseppe Gentile, parents Antonio and Loreta Sansone, sister Nancy Ranieri (Joseph Ranieri), brother Peter Sansone, best friend Norma "Jean" Rotolo, and many more loved ones who await her in Heaven.

She is survived by her beloved son Joseph A Gentile, granddaughters Maya Imani Gentile and Siobhan Hunter, great-granddaughter Amoré Gloria Gentile, cousins Nadia and Maria Caperna, nephews Agostino and Francesco Marini, nieces Simona and Pia Gentile, and an abundance more family in Italy. She is also survived by extended family Rosanna Centanni (and family), Patricia "Patty" Conn (and family), Tracy Rotolo, Christopher Rotolo, Tréchell Hanna (Andrew Beliso), Antonio Hanna (Abbey Heist), Brooklyn Downey, Kim Hunter, Damien McCutchen, Candace Vieira, Sam "Skip" and Charlene Wright, and Larry "Doby" Long.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, St. Margaret Entombment, 2461 Lake Ave Rochester, NY 14612.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Hospice of the donor's choice.