| Gloria Fontana Keller |
GLORIA FONTANA KELLER
Of Ocean View, DE formerly of Mitchellville, MD and Alexandria, VA passed away at
Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
Born in Washington, DC on October 11, 1938, daughter of the late Umberto and Helen
(LeDonne) Fontana. She was a graduate of Eastern High School Class of 1956.
Beloved wife of 41 years to James Paul Keller; devoted mother to Christopher N.
Keller and spouse, Yanira; loving nana to Jaeden Patrick Keller; honorary nana to
Matthew Fontana Bridges and Adriana Fontana Bridges; stepmother to J. Paul Keller
and spouse, Julie and stepmother to Peggy J. Keller. Among those left to mourn her
are her two brothers, Emanuele and Humbert Fontana and their spouses, Jean and
Terry; and her sister, Helen Colevas. Also many nieces and nephews, grand nieces
and nephews and special cousins, Ed Fontana and Jean Fontana Bridges.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the
Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean
View, DE 19970. A visitation will also be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December
10 at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
Please omit flowers. The family would appreciate memorial contributions in Fontana's
name to LUNGevity Foundation, 435 North LaSalle St., Suite 310, Chicago, IL 60654.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting:
www.melsonfuneralservices.com
