Gloria Ann Burke, 90, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, formerly of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Philomena Church, 386 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey on Friday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Adolph and Mary Ellen Grube, Gloria was baptized at St. Aedan’s Church in Jersey City and attended St. Dominic Academy. She was a parishioner at St. Philomena Church for over 58 years, and was an active member of the Rosary Altar Society. She worked at AmericanBanker,apublicationfor the banking industry, in Manhattan as a Senior Manager.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond Burke; her loving children, Maryellen (Burke) and Paul Ahlborn, Raymond Burke, Jr. and Kinga Burke, Mark and Vicki Burke, and Ken and Rosella Burke; her cherished grandchildren, Wesley Ahlborn, Lindsay Ahlborn, Kira Burke, Thomas Burke, Quinlan Burke, Megan Burke, Aidan Burke, Michael and Sarah Burke, Lauren Burke and Zach Campo, Kevin Burke, and R.J. Ceravolo; her great-granddaughter, Ellie Burke; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Gloria was predeceased by her parents, Adolf and Mary Ellen Grube; her brother, Harry Grube; andherdaughter,Kathleen(Burke) Ceravolo.
Her favorite saying was “My cup runneth over,” and it did – with family, love, laughter, and friendships.
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