There are many words that could describe my nephew John Glorioso—kind, generous, thoughtful, compassionate, fun-loving, humorous, and ADORABLE pop up in my mind immediately. More than anything, however, John was family-oriented. He deeply loved his family, and up until he left us, he was always thinking of what he could do for them.
John was not only loved by his family, he was loved by all those who came in contact with him—his friends and customers adored him. He had a way about him that made everyone feel comfortable and special. His smile and humor were infectious.
I didn’t get to know my nephew until later in my life, but in those short years, I came to the realization that John was an extraordinary person. He built a business on hard work, integrity and compassion. Always thinking of others, he became a friend to his customers. They were known to stop by the store just to say hello, and John was there to make them feel welcome. The Cape Coral community will also miss John. Known for his gregarious ways, John was always organizing events, many of which raised money for charitable organizations.
John was the “go to” person when you wanted any decorating tips or fashion ideas. He had a great sense of style. I remember one day when I was visiting my family in Florida John said to me, “GG (a nickname he called me), you really should get your hair cut. It would make you look younger.” You know, he was right!
Even in the midst of his illness, he would call me regularly to see how I was doing, never dwelling on his condition. He was strong and positive up until the end of his too short life.
We can all learn from his example on how to live a successful life. Love of family, respect and compassion for others, a strong work ethic (with lots of fun thrown in), laughter and humor were the hallmarks of his life.
Such an amazing person will forever live in our hearts. I believe his loving spirit will be with us forever. All we need to do is look up to the heavens and talk to him. As always, he’ll be there to listen.
Rest in peace, dear John. I will forever miss your endearing ways. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my life.