People around the world start the New Year by taking a plunge into chilly water for fun, but a group of high school students in Kennesaw held their own polar plunge to raise money for a friend battling cancer.
Gloria J. Giansanti, age 77 of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly Casper, WY and Superior, WI, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away Tuesday night, February 8th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born in Superior, WI on December 7th, 1944 to Bill and Virginia VanRossem. She was one of 8 children and as a teen she worked for Russell Creamery and Sammy’s Pizza while attending Cathedral High School. During this time, she met her high school sweetheart, John Giansanti. They were later married June 12, 1965. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Biology. In 1972, Gloria and John moved to Casper, WY where they opened up Giansanti’s Pizza. There they raised their three daughters and Gloria was actively involved in the community, the arts and education. They moved to Arizona in 1986. There she was involved in business operations at Pinnacle Peak Patio and welcomed guests from all over the world. She eventually got