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Anthony Gambino Obituary
Gambino Jr., Anthony "Tony Moon" 79, died at home in Daytona Beach, FL, surrounded by his family. Tony was the loving husband of Rita "Lorry" (nee Bagnuolo) for 55 years. Tony was a wonderful and loving father to Veryl Gambino, Rita Gambino Gates, Mary (Roger) Shaw and Anthony III (Maria) Gambino, his loving nature overflowed when he had the honor of being blessed with three beautiful grandchildren and became "Papa" to Anthony IV, Roxane and Alexandra Gambino. He was respected and loved by his many nieces and nephews. Tony was born and raised in Chicago, were he met his wife and raised their four children. Tony with his brothers, Joe and Kelly owned and operated Moons Sandwich Shop on Western Avenue in Chicago. Tony and Lorry moved to Daytona Beach in 1989 when he retired after 47 years as a restaurateur. Tony was a WWII Vet. Preceding him in death are his father, Anthony and mother, Amy, his brothers, Joe (Charlotte) and Robert "Kelly" (Virginia). He enjoyed his retirement years in Daytona Beach with the many friends he made there. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. He was a man who always treated people with fairness and respect. He gave his family the greatest gift possible, he loved them unconditionally and taught them to enjoy life and to honor the people you love. Memorial Mass will be held 9:30 a.m., Saturday, November 1st, at St. Giles, 1045 Columbian, Oak Park, IL. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of donations in his name to Hospice of Volusia-Fagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL, 32129. Donald A. Greene, Director. For info: 847-671-7868To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michele Jacobsen
November 12, 2003
Dear Lorry, I dont know if you would remember me or not, my parents were Mickey and Nino DelGreco... I saw this in the paper and just had to write and express my sympathy... I remember fondly being at your house with your family as well as going to Moon's for the best hamburgers in the world. May you find the strength to put one foot in front of the other to face each day... May your memories be of comfort...
With Sincere Sympathy, Michele Del Greco Jacobsen
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Megan Malagoli
October 31, 2003
My uncle was an amazing man who always had a claming and caring nature. I will always remember his sense of humor, his love of my aunt and granmothers incredible cooking,a good game of golf, his love for his family, grandchildren and anyone who ever took the time to get to know him.
I will never forget his amazing love for my aunt...they had a love that you would only expect to see in a classic 40's film. It was filled with passion, humor, compassion and most of all the "we can get through and do anything" attitude. I can only hope that my own marriage will be that strong and full of love.
In learning of my own diagnosis with cancer last easter...my uncle said "do what they tell ya and fight it sweetheart"...and I did. He was just that kind of person and I will miss him so much, but carry on all that I have learned from him as well.
My fondest memory...Uncle Tony teaching me to Jitterbug (he was a champion jitter bug dancer) in the kitchen in Melrose Park when I was about 7 years old, while Aunt Lor and gram made dinner.
**To my family; Brent and I send our deepest sympathies and look forward to being near you during this difficult time.
Love
Meg
BOB LONG
October 30, 2003
MY DEAREST RITA AND FAMILY, ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET YOUR DAD I'M SURE HE WAS A FINE MAN. I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHERS PASSING. IF THERE ANY WORDS OF RELIEF I CAN GIVE, IS YOUR LUCKY TO HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE WITH HIM. I KNOW YOU DID. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE TWO FATHERS THE FIRST I NEVER KNEW FOR HE DIED WHEN I WAS THREE, THE SECOUND GAVE ME HIS NAME. AGAIN CONDOLENCES TO YOU, VERIL, AND FAMILY........ FROM MINE..... XOX BOBBY LONG
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