Gloria M. (Dichello) Hall
Date of Passing:
Gloria M. Dichello Hall, of Nayatt Road, Barrington, died peacefully on July 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Irwin B. Hall.
Born in New Haven, CT, a daughter of the late John F. and Mildred (Mongillo) Dichello, she lived in Barrington for 52 years.
Gloria graduated from Laurelton Hall High School and continued her education at Marymount College in New York, where she earned a degree in economics. She then went to Boston State College where she earned her master’s degree in education. She was a grade school teacher, and retired once her two sons were born.
Gloria, along with her brother John Dichello Jr. were the proud owners of Dichello Distributors, in Orange, CT. A family beer distribution business that was begun by their grandfather in the 1900’s and was carried on by her father & uncle and is still proudly owned and run by family today.
Gloria founded the community school for children and initiated an after-school program offering classes in instrumental music, art & gymnastics. As a parishioner of St Luke’s church, she served as a religious education instructor. Gloria was very involved in the community and made a difference in the lives of many. She was even named a 2018 YMCA HERO by the greater providence YMCA.
Mrs. Hall enjoyed snow skiing, water skiing, boating, tennis, golfing and traveling.
She is survived by two sons, Bryce Hall Jr. of Boulder, CO and John Hall and his wife Ivette of Hamden, CT; eight grandchildren, John Hall Jr., Mikaela Hall, Olivia Hall, Carson Hall, Julia Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Olivia Weseley and Emma Wesley; a stepdaughter, Lisa Hall and her husband Peter of Brooklyn and a brother, John Dichello Jr. of Wallingford, CT. She was the sister of the late Anthony Dichello.
Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday July 10, 2024 from W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Nayatt Road, Barrington.
Calling Hours are Tuesday July 9, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Gloria’s memory to Barrington YMCA, 70 West St. Barrington RI, 02806, Save the Bay, 100 Save the Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905 or Hope Health Hospice,1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 would be deeply appreciated.
Condolences to the family Hall .May God give you the strength .Our Prayers are with the family.
I will miss her very much rest in peace Gloria 🙏 love Barry
To know her was to love her…Gloria was the commensurate friend and confidante to many. Elegant, humble, full of fun and just a bit of mischief … Gloria was generous and kind to all. Always ready with a quick retort and a kind compliment … Gloria will be fondly remembered and sorely missed… very few great ladies left in this world … Gloria was indeed one of them…
sending my sincere condolences to her family and dearest friends who meant so much to her! Rest peacefully dearest Gloria …
Gloria was an amazing person and she will be greatly missed. I have a lot of wonderful memories of growing up with the Hall family and those will live in my heart forever. Thinking of John, Bryce and family during this difficult time, but glad that she is finally at peace.💕🙏🏻
Dear Gloria,It made me so happy to be able to visit and see you.Thankyou for all the wonderful times we had together, and I will cherish every one. You were the best!! Love you forever. Love Nancy Callan
Gloria Hall and Bryce Hall were my late husband Roger and my best friends .Gloria and Bryce were our neighbors We met when in 1979they moved into their home on Nayatt Road .We skied with them at Stratton Mountain .they visited with us at our summer home in Westerly .We lived at 115 Nayatt and they at 69 .We were neighbors and best friends for over 25tears Roger and Bryce would only count the golf balls they lost at the Country Club not their scores Gloria and Bryce attended our children’s graduations children’s wedding and all our important occasions .We travelled to Italy and France .When Bryce died Roger lost his best friend .When Roger died Gloria was there for me She was the kindest most generous person that I have ever met I will miss her .Goodbye Gloria. until we meet again Rosemary Cournoyer
My dear friend Gloria was one of the first people I met when we moved to Barrington in 1978. Our sons were on the same soccer team and she noticed the name of the CT dealership on my car. It turned out that it was owned by her cousin in Mystic!
Gloria and I traveled together in Italy and England. She was an avid traveler who took much joy from these excursions, and we shared a love of Italy due to our respective backgrounds. She also generously offered her home to Barrington Community School cooking classes and was an important member of the BCS board.
Gloria had a great sense of humor and a warm, welcoming demeanor. I have missed her during her long illness and treasure the many memories we shared.
My condolences to the Dichello/Hall family.
Gloria had a generous heart, and I was privileged to have known her through both the Barrington Community School and St. Luke’s. Her passing is our loss and heaven’s gain. Peace and grateful memories to her family
Rest In Peace Mrs. Hall
You were like a 2nd mom to me. I always enjoyed your stories and pics of your many trips.
I have so many wonderful memories of my friendship with Gloria. I feel so very fortunate to have been part of her joyous, fun loving life and will always remember her kindness and caring advice. I will especially miss the countless times spent laughing until we cried . Rest in peace dear friend.
Love,
Nadia
Gloria will be sorely missed by those of us who loved her. A kind, gentle women who wanted nothing more than to give the whole world a pillow and loved her family unconditionally. Rest peacefully, Gloria.
With love,
Your cousins,
Mary & Ernie Mazza