Gloria Iovanna

Gloria "Libby" Iovanna , 86, of Lynnfield and formerly of East Boston, died peacefully at her daughter's home, after a short illness with her family by her side on Saturday, June 12.

Born in Boston on December 8, 1923, she was the beloved daughter of Peter and Rose (DiCristoforo) Salerno.

Libby was raised in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School. She was a longtime resident of East Boston until moving to Lynnfield 6 years ago.

Libby was the adored wife of the late Carmen Iovanna . She leaves her proud and loving family, daughters, Lois Cochrane of West Ossipee, NH, Norma Sarro and her husband Gerald of Lynnfield, grandchildren, Christine Cullison, Kimberly Thompson, Gerald Sarro and his wife Corine and Wesley Sarro and great grandchildren, Kelsey Cullison, Tyler Thompson, Janine Cullison, Joel Mann and Sonny Jordan Sarro. She was predeceased by her siblings, John Salerno, Ethel Polsonetti, Linda Musto, Eleanor London and Norma Marotta.

Libby's wishes were to have private services at Puritan Lawn Cemetery where she will be buried alongside her childhood sweetheart and lifelong love, her husband Carmen.

Read Gloria Iovanna's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

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