Elizabeth P. ‘Tootsie “ (Andrews) Gloria , 73, of Taunton, formerly of Hanson, died Thursday June 18th in the Good Samaritan Medical Center after a period of failing health. She was the devoted wife of the late John Gloria, Jr.. Tootsie was born in Wareham, daughter of the late Albert and Isabelle (DePina) Andrews. She grew up in Wareham, graduated from Wareham High School. Tootsie lived in Hanson for 35 years before moving to Taunton 8 years ago. She was a very devoted mother to her children and especially loved her granddaughters. Tootsie died on her 54th wedding anniversary to be with her husband and children.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Melissa G. Tobias and her husband Chadwick of Hanson, her 2 sisters, Peggy Roberts of Buzzards Bay and Penny Andrade of Wareham, her beloved granddaughters, Kaitlynn and Alyson Tobias; several nieces and nephews. She was also the loving mother of the late John E., Jeffrey and Gail L. Gloria, sister of the late Albert Andrews, Jr..
Her services will be held on Monday June 22nd at 9:00AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00AM in the St. Joseph’s the Worker Church, Maquan St., Hanson, MA. Burial will be at a later date. Her visitation will be held on Sunday June 21st from 4:00-8:00PM. Donations may be made in her name to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor, Brookline, MA. 02445