Nancy Glorioso, owned dress shop
Nancy Glorioso, 70 of Millsboro passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
Born Vincenza Zaccaria in Sicily Jan. 24, 1951, Nancy immigrated to the United States at age 3. She grew up in Brooklyn and Queens, N.Y., and lived in Massapequa, N.Y., for 18 years before moving to Delaware in 1994. Over the years, she worked as an administrative assistant at Chemical Bank in New York City, owned and operated a deli and catering business with her husband, was a manager at Old Navy, and cared for her family. She owned and operated The Fabulous Dress in Rehoboth Beach from 2010-20.
Nancy had a passion for reading and music. She was proud of her Italian heritage and New York upbringing. She was an effortlessly wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and many wonderful friends.
Nancy was an adoring and exemplary wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Richard; her children: Richard (Cari) and Alessandra (Gregory Bardin); her grandchildren: Carissa and Carisma Glorioso, and Raphael Bardin; her sister, Mary (Donald) McDougal; her nephews: Joseph, Donald and Sean McDougal; her niece, Rose McDougal; her great-nephews and -nieces; and many cherished friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m., at St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, where family and friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be private.
The Mass will also be available via livestream by visiting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBkUj3Am_hZiVsHWAxlgWg.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing protocols must be observed and masks must be worn by everyone participating in any aspect of the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's memory to the Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958, Attn: Tunnell Cancer Center.
Please visit Nancy's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her virtual guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
