Gloria

Cigolini

CIGOLINI, Gloria (nee Zampiva) of Fairview and a lifelong resident of Bergen County passed away on November 4, 2015 following a brief illness. The 1945 graduate of Cliffside Park High School was 88. A lover of the arts and theatre who greatly enjoyed travel, Ms. Cigolini was also an active member of the community. In the 1960s, Ms. Cigolini was a volunteer member of the Executive Headquarters Staff of the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) playing a key role in the political party's success when virtually all elected local, county and legislative officials representing Bergen County were Republicans. The BCRO was considered one of the best, most successful Republican organization in the nation at that time by the Republican National Committee. She was also longtime member of the Bergen County Republican Committee. Ms. Cigolini later worked with the American Cancer Society for 25 years prior to retiring. Ms. Cigolini's eldest daughter, Jane, Director of Human Services for Bergen County of Ramsey said that her mother "led a full, free spirited life and instilled a passion for theatre and the arts in her children and grandchildren". In addition to her daughter, Ms. Cigolini is also survived by another daughter Gloria DePietro of Red Hook, New York, a son James (Elaine) of Ridgewood and grandchildren Dustin Linter of Mahwah, Thomas Linter III (Jule) of Englewood, Kevin Cigolini and Erica Cigolini Davenport (Michael) of Ridgewood, Giuliana DePietro of Rhinebeck, New York and Bianca DePietro of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by sister Imelda of Atlanta, Georgia and brother Angelo of Setauket, New York. She was predeceased by sisters Lucia and Norma and a brother, Peter killed during World War II. Ms. Cigolini's two marriages, to Angelo Cigolini (deceased) and Remo Framarin. Following her wishes, Ms. Cigolini was cremated. The family will receive guests on Tuesday, November 10 from 4 to 8 pm at the A.K.Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Bergen County Animal Shelter, Teterboro, New Jersey.