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Rita Gambino Obituary
Gambino, Rita Lorraine "Lorry" age 83, born May 27, 1925, passed away March 27, 2009, beloved wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Gambino, dear mother of Veryl Gambino, Rita (the late James Gates) Gates, Mary (Roger) Shaw and Anthony (Maria) Gambino, cherished Nana of Anthony, Roxane and Alexandra Gambino, loving sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Rita spread love everywhere she went. She made friends easily and her home was always open to family and friends. She was a wonderful cook who loved entertaining and always made her guests feel welcome. Rita loved to travel and after raising her children enjoyed a career as a travel agent. After retirement she and Tony moved to Florida where they lived for 16 years, making many more friends and enjoying the ocean. She served on various boards and organizations and involved herself in local politics. She moved back to Chicago in 2004 to enjoy time with her grandchildren. A remarkable woman, Rita was an inspiration to everyone who knew her with her limitless energy, generosity and independent spirit. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be honored at a Funeral Mass Saturday, April 4, 2009. 10:00 a.m. at St. Giles Catholic Church, 1045 N. Columbian, Oak Park, IL 60302. Inurnment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Arrangement by: Donald A. Greene, Funeral Director. Info 847-671-7868 
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Pat & Richard Abruzzise
April 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was such a kind and warm person to everyone. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sue (Bernal) Virgilio
April 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember your mom as the happiest and most outgoing mom on the Hirsch block. I will communicate your loss to my parents Joe and Dorothy Bernal.
Donna & Gina DeMuro
April 3, 2009
Our hearts go out to you in your time of grief. It's so hard to believe that this vibrant woman is gone.
Rest assured she's up there partying with your dad, our mom and dad, and Auntie Marie and Uncle Spike.
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