Gloria Carotta, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, July 17, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She was a 45-year resident of Rock Springs, and former resident of Frontier and Kemmerer.
She was born June 6, 1951, in Kemmerer, the daughter of Marcello Harry Carotta and Mary Josephine Lumbert.
Gloria attended schools in Frontier and Kemmerer and was a 1969 graduate of Kemmerer High School.
She worked for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 33 1/2 years; 26 of those years were in physical therapy.
Gloria enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and occasional trips to the casinos — and betting on the horses.
She formed genuine relationships with the many friends that she developed over the years. Gloria also established a strong bond with her communities.
Anytime I talked with anyone of her many friends, it always included “How’s Gloria doing?” or “Please say ‘Hi’ to Gloria for me.”
Most importantly were the bonds she created within our neighborhood. She valued the trust and comfort of each and every one of her neighbors. Gloria truly was and will always be 12 Wardell Ct., Rock Springs.
The next time you’re at a parimutuel horse race in the state of Wyoming, lay down a $1 exacta bet of your choice in Gloria’s honor.
She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Luce Sergna Society Italian Lodge.
Survivors include her three brothers, Steve F. Carotta of Diamondville, and Michael P. Carotta of Rock Springs; her twin, Ben A. Carotta of Diamondville; one sister, Eletta M. Carotta of Diamondville; one aunt; one nephew; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcello H. “Mitch” Carotta and Mary L. Carotta; and two brothers, Anthony A. Carotta; John D. Carotta.
The family respectfully requests donations be made in Gloria’s name to St. Joseph’s Children’s Home, 1419 Main St., Torrington, WY, 82240; or Red Desert Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Rd., Rock Springs, WY 82901.
Cremation will take place. A rosary and celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 29, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kemmerer. Another service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs.
A Right of Christian burial will be conducted in Kemmerer.
Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.
