Obituary for Gloria Zaccardo
Gloria Mercedes (Walker) Zaccardo fondly known as Mickie, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of June 2, 2021 with her son Tom and daughter Lesly by her side. Gloria was preceded in death by her Husband and constant companion Louis, her parents Joseph and Anna Chwalka and her brother Robert Morris.
Gloria was born in Manhattan, NJ. Her parents were born in Poland, and upon their arrival to the United States their name was changed to Walker.
As a young girl Gloria rented a room from Joseph and Cecelia Zaccardo. Little did she know that her landlords son “Lou” would become her husband after he came home from serving our Country during World War II.
Gloria and Louis married on September 1st 1947 and in time had 3 children. Michael Joseph, Thomas Louis, and Lesly Marie.
They spent many happy years in Connecticut raising their children along side Lou’s sister Marie, her husband Chuck and their children. They loved spending long summers at Uncle Doug and Aunt Marys Maine cabin. In 1994 the couple moved to Mays Landing NJ and purchased a 31’ foot Silverton which they kept in Beach Haven NJ. They loved fishing and joined the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club. With their children they won the Shark tournament 3 consecutive times.
Mickie was a wonderful homemaker, loved reading and doing puzzles. In her younger years she enjoyed sewing and made many beautiful outfits for her daughter Lesly, who has continued the talent she learned from her mother.
Mickie is survived by her Children: Michael Zaccardo (Renie), Thomas Zaccardo (Mary), Lesly Ball (Chris)
Her grandchildren: Angelo (Tara), Louis, Kim (Michael) Toni, Leanne (Jared)
Her great grandchildren: Taryn, Skyy, Giada Marie, Avery, and Olivia
Nieces: Dale and Patti
Great grandnieces & nephews: John, Hunter, Christie, Holly and Jade
Extended family: Christopher Ball, Jeannie Kofron (George) and Guy O’Leary
Gloria was born in Manhattan, NJ. Her parents were born in Poland, and upon their arrival to the United States their name was changed to Walker.
As a young girl Gloria rented a room from Joseph and Cecelia Zaccardo. Little did she know that her landlords son “Lou” would become her husband after he came home from serving our Country during World War II.
Gloria and Louis married on September 1st 1947 and in time had 3 children. Michael Joseph, Thomas Louis, and Lesly Marie.
They spent many happy years in Connecticut raising their children along side Lou’s sister Marie, her husband Chuck and their children. They loved spending long summers at Uncle Doug and Aunt Marys Maine cabin. In 1994 the couple moved to Mays Landing NJ and purchased a 31’ foot Silverton which they kept in Beach Haven NJ. They loved fishing and joined the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club. With their children they won the Shark tournament 3 consecutive times.
Mickie was a wonderful homemaker, loved reading and doing puzzles. In her younger years she enjoyed sewing and made many beautiful outfits for her daughter Lesly, who has continued the talent she learned from her mother.
Mickie is survived by her Children: Michael Zaccardo (Renie), Thomas Zaccardo (Mary), Lesly Ball (Chris)
Her grandchildren: Angelo (Tara), Louis, Kim (Michael) Toni, Leanne (Jared)
Her great grandchildren: Taryn, Skyy, Giada Marie, Avery, and Olivia
Nieces: Dale and Patti
Great grandnieces & nephews: John, Hunter, Christie, Holly and Jade
Extended family: Christopher Ball, Jeannie Kofron (George) and Guy O’Leary