Gladys D. Roge-Adorno

Gladys Deborah Rogé-Adorno, affectionately known as MomMom, passed away surrounded by family on November 27, 2023, at the age of 92 in Oceanport, New Jersey. She was born on October 13, 1931, in Carcassonne, France, the daughter of Jean Carlos Pearo Rogé and Eugenia Iris Rogé.

Gladys survived the Holocaust as a young child, escaping to South America from her home in France after hiding for two months. She remained in Argentina for many years, attending Catholic boarding school, convent school, and eventually becoming a physical therapist.  She traveled the world, as a lover of life, and settled in Los Angeles, California.  There, she practiced physical therapy, converted back to Judaism, and started a family.  Eventually settling in New Jersey, Gladys switched careers to become a family therapist, specializing in substance abuse.  She survived cancer two times with great resilience.  Gladys was selfless in all that she did, always putting everyone else's needs before hers.  To know her, was to know what charity was truly about, as she gave everything she had to others, both physically and emotionally.  Gladys was kind, gentle, caring, and most importantly the greatest friend, mother and grandmother.

Gladys cherished her family and leaves behind her beloved daughter, Jennifer Ruane, son-in-law Brian Ruane, and grandchildren Erin, John, and Kate Lynn Ruane. She is also survived by her brother Gaspar Mavrovich, sister-in-law Liliana Mavrovich, and her sister Margit Marancembaum, as well as several nephews, nieces, and grand-nephews and nieces.

A memorial service to celebrate Gladys's life will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 5:00 pm until the time of the service at 7:30 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to Madonna House in Neptune City, NJ. This organization was close to Gladys' heart, and your support would honor her memory and continue her legacy of compassion and care.

Gladys Deborah Rogé-Adorno, MomMom, will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May her memory be a blessing and may her soul rest in eternal peace.
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