Gloria L. Selvatico

1931 – 2021

West Springfield – Gloria L. (Mascioni) Selvatico, 89, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon surrounded by her loving family.  Gloria was born in Peckville, PA , the daughter of a coal miner ,who moved his family to Massachusetts for a better life. In 1955 Gloria married her husband Joseph and raised their 3 children in West Springfield. Once the children were in school, Gloria was employed by the West Springfield School System in the food service department.  She was a devoted mother and adored each and every one of her 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Her husband, Joseph Selvatico died in 2017.  She leaves three children, Michael Selvatico, Darlene Bessette and Donna Cavanaugh;  one sister MaryLou Welch, she was predeceased by her sister, Nancy Godfrey. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Monday at 10:00am, visiting hours will be held prior to the funeral Monday from 9:00 – 10:00am with private burial to follow in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.  For online condolences please visit curranjones.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.