Gloria M.

Mueller

Our dearest mother, Gloria Mueller, passed away peacefully July 6, 2023, at 90. Gloria was a
most loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her
beloved husband, Bob, preceded her in death, as did her parents Rosario and Carmela, her
sisters Nancy, Rose and Mary, and her brothers Charles and Anthony. Gloria is survived by her
daughters and their spouses, Tina (Jay), Bernadette (John), and Robin (Jim), her grandchildren
Robert John (Megan), Lindsey, James, Alison, Brooke, and Andrew, her great-grandchildren John
and Reid, loving sister Anne (John), sister-in-law Nancy, and by many nieces, nephews and
friends.
One of seven siblings, Mom grew up in a loving, close-knit family. She met Dad, the love of her
life Robert Mueller, and they married just prior to his military service during the Korean War.
Upon Dad's return from service, they began their family, rearing and guiding their much-loved
daughters into adulthood. Mom actively participated in the Women's Club, the Garden Club, as
well as church and community organizations. Dad always kept a lookout for interesting bits of
branches and leaves for Mom to use in flower arrangements, for which she won many ribbons
and awards. Both were active in the Pioneers Club and Old Guard where they made many lasting
friendships. Mom and Dad enjoyed family summers at the Jersey Shore, later retiring to their
Shore home. Mom retired from working at one of the two original health food distributors in the
country. When it came to good food and nutrition, she was way ahead of her time. In her later
years, Mom moved to an active adult community, became involved in social organizations, and
again forged close friendships.
Mom touched and inspired so many during her almost 91-year life. She cherished the
relationships and loving bonds she developed with family members and friends she met over a
lifetime. Her unselfish devotion and service to family, church, community, and friends was
extraordinary and exemplary. Mom's love and inspiration remains everlastingly engraved in the
hearts of all those she knew and touched. Her love is eternal.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday July 15, 2023, at Our Lady of Good Counsel
Church, 668 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township, N.J. Burial will immediately follow at
Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, N.J.