April 20, 1927 – January 8, 2022 Gloria Maria Meléndez, affectionately known as “Mamita,” “Guela,” “Tata,” “Tatita,” & “Chonchi,” passed away peacefully at Stony Brook Hospital surrounded by the love of her family on the morning of January 8, 2022.  Adored mother of four children, Gloria is survived by her son, Alejandro Torres, and his … Continue reading Gloria Maria Melendez