Gloria Lucille (Farotte) Carlyle
Obituary
On Friday March 22 , 2024, Gloria Lucille Carlyle (Farotte) passed away at the age of 98.
Gloria, known to her grandchildren as Noonie, was a native of Gilroy, CA. She was born February 10, 1926 to mother Lucille Fabbri (Manser) and father Mario Giuseppe (Milo) Farotto. She grew up with sister Mila Jane Sanchez (Farotte) and brother Gordon Edward Farotte.
In 1944, Gloria joined the Cadet Nursing Corps and in 1946 she received her nursing degree through San Jose State University. She served as a community health nurse, providing reproductive and general healthcare to community members in need.
She grew up with future husband, Don Carlyle, but it was during his enlistment in the Navy that they saw one another as sweethearts. They married in 1948 and over time, had 5 children. Susan Jane Thuet, Don Carlyle Jr, John Howard Carlyle, Kathy Ann Carlyle, and Peg Lynn Carlson.
As empty-nesters, Gloria and Don moved to Reno, NV, where they enjoyed desert living. Every summer they shared their home with their grandchildren and built lasting memories. Don passed in 1995 and Gloria spent many happy years living near friends in Reno, till she moved to San Jose, to be near family.
Gloria is held in honored memory and deeply missed by her two surviving children, nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial and life celebration will be held on April 13, 2024 in Gilroy, California. A short gathering will be held in Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy at 11am, where family and friends will be welcome to share memories.
In lieu of flowers, Gloria's family asks that you consider a donation to a charity of your choice.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · April 8, 2024