Gloria Maria Ortiz-Sierra

February 27, 1927 - October 5, 2021

Gloria Maria Ortíz-Sierra, 94, of Ewing has been accepted into God’s loving embrace on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, fourteen hours after her husband the love of her life fondly known as “Chan” passed away. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Gloria was a long-time area resident who retired from Broad Street Bank as service maid. She was married to Sebastian for 65 years.  Throughout her life, Gloria had a thirst for knowledge and taught herself how to read English.  She enjoyed singing, dancing, and reading. She was an amazing cook since the age of 9 and sang on the radio in Puerto Rico.  A social butterfly who would make her daily phone calls to reach out to family and friends.  Gloria was selfless and generous when it came time to donate to different charities and organizations.   Predeceased by her parents Carlos Encarnación and Anastasia Sierra, an infant son, Felipe Rafael Ortiz, granddaughter Ann Kent Hilferty and several siblings. Gloria leaves behind her loving children; Sebastian Antonio Ortiz, Jr. (Dawn), Alicia Gloria Hilferty (James Vincent), Gladys Maria Ortiz, and Ana Hilda Berdecía (Enrique), caring grandchildren; Sabrina Tyson, Joaquin Ortiz, Toni Ortiz, Victoria Adele Swope (Derik), Veronica Marie Hilferty, Christina Rose Hilferty, Javier Enrique Brown, Amanda Lynn Fenderson (Jabrelle), Adán Enrique Berdecía (Kathryn) and Gabriel Sebastian Berdecía (Staicy), great grandchildren;  Taj'hanna and Robert Tyson, Jabrelle, Noelle, and Maxwelle Fenderson, Daniel, Jericho, and Hope Berdecía, siblings, Cano (Pepito) Sierra and Jovita Sierra, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and other relatives will miss her dearly.   A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021, 10:00am at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 151 N. Warren Street, Trenton NJ 08608. Visitation will be held at the Cathedral prior to mass from 8:00am-10:00am. Entombment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum, 1800 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton Township.  In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contribution to be made in her honor to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, 383 West State Street, Trenton NJ 08607.  Arrangements under the auspices of David C. Chiacchio and the compassionate staff of the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home.