Ponte, Maria Gloria (de Faria) of Arlington, Dec. 21st. Devoted wife of the late Alberto Ponte. Loving mother of Maria DeSousa, Joseph, Albano, Albert and the late Augustine Ponte. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., Cambridge, Saturday, Dec. 28th, at 8 am. Funeral mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Cambridge at 9 am. Visiting hours Friday Dec. 27th, from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 70 Walnut St., Suite 301, Wellesley, MA 02481.