Gloria Jesus Verteramo, 86, passed away quietly Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne.

She was born to Victor Egly and Henrietta (Guerra) Egly on Sept. 24, 1931, in Brownsville, Texas. She was one of five children raised in the family home.

On Feb. 27, 1954, she was united in marriage to Joseph James Verteramo in Harlingen, Texas. They shared more than sixty happy years before his passing on April 24, 2017.

As he served a full career in the US Air Force, the pair moved often and called several places home. After his retirement, they lived in Plymouth, before spending the last 12 years in Warsaw.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart and she loved to read, especially books written about faith and a love for Christ. She loved traveling to Mexico and was very proud of her Latin heritage. She also enjoyed cooking.

Family was very important to Mrs. Verteramo and she loved her children and grandchildren dearly; she was always sure to document their time together from behind the lens of her camera. She also very much enjoyed time spent with friends.

Those who survive include son: John (wife, Paula) Verteramo, Elkhart; daughters: Chris Campbell, Fort Wayne; and Teresa Verteramo, Corpus Christi, Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and sister, Maria Fogerty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Verteramo, Sr.; son, Joseph Verteramo, Jr. and three brothers: Victor, Oscar, and Joseph Egly. 

Friends may join the family to pray the Rosary at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at noon in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may give to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School, 125 North Harrison Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.