Gloria Biscuso
June 12 1928 - November 24 2009
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Sunday November 29th 2009 3:00-800 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Gloria Mary, age 81, passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 24 2009, with Rudolph, her loving husband of 59 years, by her side. Born in Introdacqua, Italy to Leopoldo and Maria Magistrale. Gloria had a passion for the arts and was known for her beautiful soprano voice. As a young woman she sang in the St. Peter's Church Choir and went on to study music, voice lessons, and perform light opera and theatrical productions. She also enjoyed painting, reading, baking and tending to her rose garden. She was a member of Amici D'Oro, Sons of Italy, former member of Coro Italiano and St. John the Baptist Italian Church Choir. Gloria was a very spiritual person, offering guidance and setting an example to her family through her devotion to the Blessed Mother and her unwavering faith in God. Preceded in death by parents, brother Louis Magistrale, son Antonio Biscuso II, daughter Julianne and brother-in-law Anthony Biscuso. Survived by son Leopoldo (Marie), daughters Nicolena (Stephen) Van Slyke, and Maria Biscuso, grandchildren: Antonio Biscuso, III, Stephanie, Ralph (Katie), Christina, Natalie and Julian Antonio Stapleton, Dominic (Kelly) Biscuso, Julianne (James) Lodrick, Vincent & Matthew Rudolph Van Slyke, Kristin (Malik) Dean, William Schmidt, great grandson Phoenix, sister Lea (Frank) Guarasci, sisters-in-law Erma Magistrale and Annie Biscuso, many nieces and nephews. Friends may call SUNDAY November 29, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 3:00-8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 3:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on MONDAY November 30, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street, Rev. Fr. William A. Metzger, Presider. FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Gloria Biscuso
From : Joanie & Johnny Iandimarino
To : The Biscuso Family
Date: November 27th 2009
Dear Rudy, Leo, Niki, Maria and Family,
John and I are saddened by the passing of Gloria. We shared so many great times with her and have so many wonderful memories. She had a beautiful smile that she shared with everyone. That is the first thing I remember about her when I met her. She welcomed us into her home and fed us A LOT. I recall sitting next to her at St. Anthony's in Youngstown at Sunday mass. She started singing and I thought I was sitting next to an angel. I really was for I believe God sends his angels to live among us and certainly Gloria was one. I remember how her faith sustained her when she lost her dear son. Anthony. I also remember her hearty laugh. And how can anyone ever forget her saying, "Oh. Rudy!" You, Rudy, and her family were the most important things in her life and that was very evident to all who knew her. I remember her calling me "Kid" and I loved that. She made soup and brought it to Youngstown when Zia died. She said you should cry in your soup and it helps with the grief. So, my friends, eat lots of soup and keep your memories of your wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law in your hearts always.
We cannot be there in person but we send all our love and prayers.
Hugs to all,
Joanie & Johnny
From : Rich and Lynne Holcomb
To : Rudy
Date: November 27th 2009
Dear Rudy,
We are one of your neighbors at Willowick. Gloria had such charm. We used to speak with her when she walked around Willowick. She was not afraid to say things like they were. We will miss seeing and speaking with her. We also remember you working at our voting precinct. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you during this difficult time.
Lynne and Rich
From : Shirley Mertz
To : The Biscuso Family
Date: November 28th 2009
My sincere thoughts and prayers go our to Rudy and his family. I will seeing Gloria walking pass my home down Willowidck Drive, what a trooper she was. Gloria and Rudy attended many of our social functions during the years. I will miss her beautiful smile.
Shirley Mertz
Willowick Neighbor
From : giovanna trapasso
To : biscuso
Date: November 28th 2009
my sincere thoughts to all the family !! it was so sad to hear about Gloria . but i am happy that i see and spend time with her at Saint John Church when i was in ohio this past summer !! we will miss her :( ARRIVEDERCI GLORIA
From : Lena and John Condic & family
To : Uncle Rudy and Cousins
Date: November 28th 2009
Hi Uncle Rudy & Cousins,
I'm so sorry I can't be there with you, but I wanted to let you know how much I love all of you and just how much we will miss Aunt Gloria. When my mother told me of her passing, I began to cry; but my mother's unwavering faith put it all in perspective. She told me not to cry because, "She's in heaven now." I know that she is right and that this is really a time to rejoice because she has rejoined her children, my father, Grandma and Grandpa, and all of her loved ones who have gone before her.
I'm so happy that she passed peacefully in her home with her devoted husband by her side. We must celebrate her life and treasure her smile, her laughter, and her many words of encouragement. She was truly a blessing from God, and now she rejoins Him and his Mother in her heavenly reward. She lends her beautiful voice to the Celestial Choir.
May God bless you all. Please know that my thoughts, love, and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Lena, John, and family
From : Felicia Sestito Trapasso
To : the Biscuso Family
Date: November 28th 2009
my sincere condolances go to the entire family, Rudy in particular but Above all to my dear friend who is always in my heart...Nickie. i was so saddened when mom called me..i have such wonderful memories of her beautiful and melodious voice that filled the church with joy on Sundays and especially a beautiful memory i have of her singing at the Christmas midnight mass and a song we sang together in 1986. then there was her beautiful smile that could be compared to the splendid sunshine...and when i would come to visit from italy..she loved asking me questions about italy while i asked her questions about Nickie...just remember that the memories you keep inside your heart will always keep her near you.
Rest in peace, Gloria, and keep on singing among all the angels... all my thoughts and prayers. Felicia
From : Norma Jean and Leonard Asiano
To : Rudy Biscuso
Date: November 28th 2009
Leonard joins me in sending heartfelt sympathy to you and all the family at the loss of our wonderful Gloria.
She was my dear friend for more than 75 years.
Although we were separated by time and space, we always remained the closest of friends.She is always in my heart and prayers, and I grieve with you.
May God bless all of you, and may the love she spread sustain us.
Our love to all,
Norma Jean and Leonard
From : Johnny Bob and Linda McMillen
To : The Biscuso Family
Date: November 28th 2009
We were deeply saddened to hear of Gloria's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of her. She was always smiling when we saw her. We loved her singing and cooking! She will be dearly missed by so many. We have the entire family in our thoughts and prayers and hope the next few days are filled with positive and wonderful memories of Gloria.
We regret that we won't be able to attend the service but we will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Johnny Bob and Linda
From : Vito and Ellen Lauletta
To : Rudy Biscuso and Family
Date: November 28th 2009
It was with great sadness that we learned of Gloria's passing. It was always great talking with Gloria as she walked our neighborhood. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Your Neighbors
From : Gary Woodward
To : The Biscuso Family
Date: November 29th 2009
My heart-felt condolences to all in this difficult time. God bless you.
Gary Woodward
From : The Sheehan Family
To : The Biscuso Family
Date: November 29th 2009
Ed and I are so sad about Aunt Gloria's passing. We wish we could be in Columbus when you all gather to celebrate the wonderful, holy and loving person she was. We are praying for all of you at this difficult time.
Carla, Ed and Family
From : Laura Allton
To : Stephanie
Date: November 29th 2009
Dear Stephanie-- you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that you (and your family) took great care of her. Know that God will hold you all in the palm of His hands as you travel through the next days, weeks, and months. Love, Laura
From : John and Donna Arata
To : Rudy
Date: November 29th 2009
Rudy, know that you and your family are in our prayers. Sorry we can not be there for you.
From : Mark & Kellie Light and Family
To : Uncle Rudy, Leo, Nickie, Maria and Families
Date: November 29th 2009
Dear Uncle Rudy and Cousins,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our beautiful Auntie Gloria. We wish we could be there with you, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We can all rejoice now because we know Aunt Gloria is in heaven, singing with the angels. We will always remember her love, laughter and hospitality. We will miss her so much, and were blessed to have her as our Aunt. We're sending you all lots of love.
Love, Kellie, Mark, Anthony and Tori
From : Pasquale Ferretti & family
To : The Biscuso family
Date: November 30th 2009
Please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of Gloria. May the good Lord and the Blessed Hope sustain and strengthen you in this time of sadness.
Pasquale, Vitalio, Mariella, Patrizia and families.
From : Pam (andreoni) Post
To : Rudy
Date: November 30th 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. You have my sincere sympathy at this very sad time. I hope the many happy memories you have of her will always help you through the pain of losing her.
From : Denny and Karen Gallien
To : Rudy and Family
Date: December 1st 2009
We were very sad to learn of Gloria's passing. The video was wonderful! What a full and rich life she lead and lucky to have you by her side. God's blessing to you and the family.
From : Agostino Clemente and family
To : Rudy
Date: December 4th 2009
Dear Rudy,
all my family is sad. Particularly, I remember the first and last time we met, Gloria, you and me, in Rome about fifteen years ago. I remember
our lunch and stil have fond memories of our nice meeting. Then I met through Internet Gloria's sister, Lea, and, later, her family. But the first contact with your family was just our lunch.
I wish to offer sincere condolences of Gloria's Italian relatives, particularly my family, my parents, Aunt Rina, Aunt Anna, Uncle Pasquale, and all their own families.
A big hug
Agostino