WESTFIELD – Gloria (Darling) Wielgus, 88, of 18 Pleasant Street, Westfield passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 after a brief illness. Gloria was born on July 14, 1925, the daughter of Charles E. Darling and Mary Louise (Hescock) Darling. She attended local schools and graduated from Westfield High, class of 1943.
Gloria worked many years for local banks and credit unions retiring from United Bank of Westfield. After her retirement she continued to stay active, organizing her high school class reunions, and working as a senior volunteer. She was awarded recognition by the mayor of Westfield in appreciation for her volunteer work. She had many hobbies including stained glass making, painting, and plastic canvas. She loved her yard full of flowers and her feeders full of birds.
She is survived by her children, William E. Mulcahy of Westfield and his partner Karen, Sheila (Mulcahy) Wood and her husband Larry of Westfield, and Richard (Rick) Wielgus of Westfield. She is also survived by brothers, Daniel and his wife Ruth, Henry and his wife Dorothy; her grandchildren, Patti, Jennifer, Billy, Peggy, Becky and James; great-grandchildren and five nephews. Gloria was predeceased by her brother Robert and her husband Dolph Wielgus.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joe’s Cemetery. Friends and relatives are welcome. Firtion-Adams Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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