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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Thursday July 21, 2016 from 3-8PM.
Funeral Services will be held 8:30 AM on Friday, July 22, 2016 from the funeral home, then to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be offered.
Entombment will be at the Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.
Gloria R. Lynch (nee Zeitler), age 94, of Wayne and formerly a long-time resident of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1921 and later raised in Irvington, Gloria Zeitler was not your average young girl. At the age of eight, Gloria’s parents Edna and Henry felt she had a great gift of expressing herself. They quickly enrolled her in elocution lessons to not let her talent go to waste. As fate would have it, Gloria had the chance to audition for the “Children’s Story Hour” on WOR, hosted by John Sher in 1931 and quickly became a radio personality on Sunday evenings, until her early teens.
Gloria attended Irvington High School and would soon be the first in her family to graduate. At the age of sixteen, Gloria and a few close friends attended a mixer at the YMCA on the boarder of Newark and Irvington. As the young girls enjoyed their evening, Gloria could not help but notice a handsome young man admiring her from across the room. She felt her heart skip a beat as he began to approach her. This young man was George Lynch, a 19-year-old graduate of Barringer High School. She and George began dating and continued to do so throughout Gloria’s high school years. After graduation, she would go on to be a secretary at Weston’s a branch of the Westinghouse Company.
George was completely taken by Gloria and their romance knew no bounds. When Valentine’s day came, George walked from Newark to Irvington in a snow storm to bring Gloria a heart box of candy. Gloria’s father exclaimed “Wow this man must really love you”, and as fate would have it George and Gloria were married on September 27, 1941.
With World War II raging in Europe and the bombing in Pearl Harbor, George enlisted in the army. This left Gloria on her own, so she moved back home with her parents in Irvington. It was a difficult time being separated from George for months on end, but one of the happiest events occurred. In December of 1943, Gloria gave birth to their son who was named George J. Lynch Jr. A telegram was sent to George Sr. in Europe exclaiming the joyous news. He replied to Gloria saying “Now you have a little Buddy to take care of you.” The name Buddy stuck and the story became a beloved treasure in the family to be told for many years to come.
When George Sr. returned home from the war, he and Gloria settled in Irvington, New Jersey. George attended Newark College of Engineering at night, while working during the day. Over the next few years, the couple was blessed with a second son, Richard Daniel, named for his Great Grandfather Richard, and beloved cousin Daniel who was killed in WWII. Gloria enjoyed many days with her two sons, but longed for a home of her own.
In 1953, as model homes were being built, Gloria saw an ad in the paper for a home in Bloomfield. George and Gloria proudly put a deposit down on their new home. They moved in October of that year and settled into a comfortable life. After several years, the couple was surprised and happy to find that a new baby was on its way. In March of 1959, George and Gloria were delighted at the birth of their daughter, Denise Regina, who became known as the “dividend baby”.
Gloria was active with the PTA and a class mother for all of her children during their years at Demarest School in Bloomfield. George and Gloria were among the founding members of St. Thomas the Apostle Church where Gloria was an active parishioner with a deep devotion to God and the Blessed Mother.
Gloria was also very devoted to her family. In her younger days, there were constant happy family gatherings and holidays. These cheerful times continued as the family began to grow and grow. As George Sr. became more and more successful many wonderful travels took place to warm tropical places, especially Gloria’s beloved Bermuda.
In 1981 on the first day of his retirement, George Sr. was almost fatally injured in a swimming accident in Toms River. Everything changed from that day forward as Gloria worked tirelessly to bring George back. Her unwavering devotion and care allowed him to live until his death in November of 2007.
Gloria nearly died of a broken heart after George passed away. As a result, she had to leave her beloved home in Bloomfield to move to Wayne with her daughter Denise and her family where she remained until present.
Gloria had many remarkable times in her life. She leaves behind a legacy of great faith and love to her family and all those who loved her. Gloria was predeceased by her parents Henry and Edna Zeitler, her brother Howard R. Zeitler, and her husband George J. Lynch Sr. Surviving are her children George Jr. and his wife Gail of Montclair, Richard and his wife Onda of Milford, and Denise and her husband Arthur of Wayne, seven adored grandchildren, Kimberly, Tammy, Scott, Colleen, Sean, Sherrie, and Melanie, as well as eleven treasured great grandchildren, Lindsay, Lauren, Frankie, Caroline, Charlie, Christopher, Michael, Cayleigh, Mackenzie, Riley, and Natalie.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Gloria’s name are asked to consider The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at alz.org
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Thursday July 21, 2016 from 3-8PM.
Funeral Services will be held 8:30 AM on Friday, July 22, 2016 from the funeral home, then to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be offered.
Entombment will be at the Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Thursday July 21, 2016 from 3-8PM.
Funeral Services will be held 8:30 AM on Friday, July 22, 2016 from the funeral home, then to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be offered.
Entombment will be at the Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.
Gloria R. Lynch (nee Zeitler), age 94, of Wayne and formerly a long-time resident of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1921 and later raised in Irvington, Gloria Zeitler was not your average young girl. At the age of eight, Gloria’s parents Edna and Henry felt she had a great gift of expressing herself. They quickly enrolled her in elocution lessons to not let her talent go to waste. As fate would have it, Gloria had the chance to audition for the “Children’s Story Hour” on WOR, hosted by John Sher in 1931 and quickly became a radio personality on Sunday evenings, until her early teens.
Gloria attended Irvington High School and would soon be the first in her family to graduate. At the age of sixteen, Gloria and a few close friends attended a mixer at the YMCA on the boarder of Newark and Irvington. As the young girls enjoyed their evening, Gloria could not help but notice a handsome young man admiring her from across the room. She felt her heart skip a beat as he began to approach her. This young man was George Lynch, a 19-year-old graduate of Barringer High School. She and George began dating and continued to do so throughout Gloria’s high school years. After graduation, she would go on to be a secretary at Weston’s a branch of the Westinghouse Company.
George was completely taken by Gloria and their romance knew no bounds. When Valentine’s day came, George walked from Newark to Irvington in a snow storm to bring Gloria a heart box of candy. Gloria’s father exclaimed “Wow this man must really love you”, and as fate would have it George and Gloria were married on September 27, 1941.
With World War II raging in Europe and the bombing in Pearl Harbor, George enlisted in the army. This left Gloria on her own, so she moved back home with her parents in Irvington. It was a difficult time being separated from George for months on end, but one of the happiest events occurred. In December of 1943, Gloria gave birth to their son who was named George J. Lynch Jr. A telegram was sent to George Sr. in Europe exclaiming the joyous news. He replied to Gloria saying “Now you have a little Buddy to take care of you.” The name Buddy stuck and the story became a beloved treasure in the family to be told for many years to come.
When George Sr. returned home from the war, he and Gloria settled in Irvington, New Jersey. George attended Newark College of Engineering at night, while working during the day. Over the next few years, the couple was blessed with a second son, Richard Daniel, named for his Great Grandfather Richard, and beloved cousin Daniel who was killed in WWII. Gloria enjoyed many days with her two sons, but longed for a home of her own.
In 1953, as model homes were being built, Gloria saw an ad in the paper for a home in Bloomfield. George and Gloria proudly put a deposit down on their new home. They moved in October of that year and settled into a comfortable life. After several years, the couple was surprised and happy to find that a new baby was on its way. In March of 1959, George and Gloria were delighted at the birth of their daughter, Denise Regina, who became known as the “dividend baby”.
Gloria was active with the PTA and a class mother for all of her children during their years at Demarest School in Bloomfield. George and Gloria were among the founding members of St. Thomas the Apostle Church where Gloria was an active parishioner with a deep devotion to God and the Blessed Mother.
Gloria was also very devoted to her family. In her younger days, there were constant happy family gatherings and holidays. These cheerful times continued as the family began to grow and grow. As George Sr. became more and more successful many wonderful travels took place to warm tropical places, especially Gloria’s beloved Bermuda.
In 1981 on the first day of his retirement, George Sr. was almost fatally injured in a swimming accident in Toms River. Everything changed from that day forward as Gloria worked tirelessly to bring George back. Her unwavering devotion and care allowed him to live until his death in November of 2007.
Gloria nearly died of a broken heart after George passed away. As a result, she had to leave her beloved home in Bloomfield to move to Wayne with her daughter Denise and her family where she remained until present.
Gloria had many remarkable times in her life. She leaves behind a legacy of great faith and love to her family and all those who loved her. Gloria was predeceased by her parents Henry and Edna Zeitler, her brother Howard R. Zeitler, and her husband George J. Lynch Sr. Surviving are her children George Jr. and his wife Gail of Montclair, Richard and his wife Onda of Milford, and Denise and her husband Arthur of Wayne, seven adored grandchildren, Kimberly, Tammy, Scott, Colleen, Sean, Sherrie, and Melanie, as well as eleven treasured great grandchildren, Lindsay, Lauren, Frankie, Caroline, Charlie, Christopher, Michael, Cayleigh, Mackenzie, Riley, and Natalie.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Gloria’s name are asked to consider The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 or online at alz.org
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