July 21, 2012
Gloria's Obituary 
Gloria Rita Pangratz, 84, long time resident of Ft. Lauderdale, passed away on July 21, 2012.
A true 'New Englander', she was born and raised in Somerville,
Massachusetts and was the youngest of 8 children. Gloria was a 'stewardess' with Northeast Airlines for 7 years before marrying the love of her life, Konrad Karl Pangratz, in 1960. She was a charter member of The Stewardess Alumni Association, and participated in their many social and fundraising events. Gloria was also an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, a place very close to her heart. She was a year round member of Lago Mar Beach Club, where many mornings you could find her doing her 'exercises' in the pool.
Gloria is predeceased by her son, Karl Konrad Pangratz. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Konrad, daughter, Jane Marie (Chuck) Smith, two granddaughters, Megan Karleigh Smith and Emily Lauren Smith, whom she adored with all her heart, and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing will take place on Thursday, July 26 from 6pm to 8pm (Rosary at 7pm) at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home, 718 S. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale. Funeral Mass Friday, July 27, at 10am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Ft. Lauderdale, with interment immediately following at Lauderdale Memorial Park, where she will be laid to rest next to her son.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The St. Anthony Foundation For Education, c/o Sharon Lynch Murrah, 820 NE 3rd St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Memories of Gloria
Dear Jane and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know that your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Lovely Gloria: Your kindness, consideration and lovely smile will always be remembered.
You will be truly missed.
Dear Jane, Chuck, Megan and Emily,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of you beloved mother/grandmother, Gloria. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this sad time of loss and mourning. The St. Anthony community is keeping you all in our prayers at daily Mass.
Our Love and Prayers are with you, Nina
Thank you so very much to Gloria for being a charter member for Stewardess Alumnae Association. This amazing group of women are an important part of my life and Gloria will be dearly missed by us as we begin our 49th year in September. I remember our conversations and how comfortable and easy it made me feel. Such a beautiful face, a gentle and soft voice will remain with me always. There was so much pride announcing that Konrad drove her to our event and her loving husband was picking her up as well. I'm filled with gratitude for our all too brief times together but they live in my heart.
Rest in peace dear Gloria.
It was my honor to know Gloria and her beautful family through catechetical ministry at St Anthony and as a former teacher of her two exquisite granddaughters. My condolences to her family, whom she chrished. May her gentle spirit guide you always.
Laurie Geronemus
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VisitationThursday, Jul 26, 20126:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Fred Hunter's Downtown Fort Lauderdale Home | |
ServiceFriday, Jul 27, 201210:00 AM | |
St. Anthony Catholic Church Lauderdale Memorial Park | |
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