Gloria Elizabeth (née Zdanis) Torre a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Gloria was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Vitale; her fathers, Anthony Zdanis and Charles Giordano; and her brother, Richard Zdanis.

She devoted her life to her family, raising her three children—Joseph Caputo, Gloria Dobbs, and Nicholas Caputo (wife, Patti Numssen)—in New Jersey.

Gloria's greatest joy came from time spent with her family. She is survived by her three children, her eight grandchildren: Nicole, Joseph, Bryan, Jason, Andrea, Brandon "Bex,", Dominick and Kyle; as well as six great-grandchildren: Francis "Frankie," Joseph "Joey," Michael "Mikey," Veronica "Ronnie," Giovanni "Gio," and Brielle Elizabeth.

She loved holidays (especially Christmas) shopping, and creating memories with those she loved.

Visiting Friday, May 30, 2025, 9-10 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral 10:30 AM at St. Clare's RC Church, Clifton. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.