Gloria H. Besachio (Cornell), 88, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Besachio. Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Marc and Helen (Houdek) Cornell.
Gloria was a Nursing Assistant at Roger Williams Hospital. She loved to read, sew and spend time with her family.
She is survived by three sons, Sam, Michael and Marc Besachio; three daughters, Pamela Besachio-Drainville, Kelly Anne Besachio and Anne Marie Rossi; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Her funeral will be held Monday, October 29, 2012 at 9 a.m. from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 179 Academy Ave., Providence. Visitation Sunday 3-6 p.m. Burial will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903.