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Robert P. "Gambi" Gamboa

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Gamboa, Robert P. "Gambi" age 60, late of South Holland, IL and formerly of South Chicago. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Mezydlo) for over 40 years, loving father of Natalie (Stephen) Hoye, Kimberly (fiancé Gilbert Gonzalez Jr.) Gamboa, Teresa (Thomas) Brazzale, Maria Flores and Robert Gamboa, devoted grandfather of Lexxi, David, Danielle, Jacob, Gianna, Jessica, Brittany and Gary. Dear son of Salvador and Eloise Gamboa, dearest brother of Raymond (Joni) Gamboa, Julia (Chico) Lopez, Richard (Nelly) Gamboa, Michael (Olga) Gamboa and Salvador (Janine) Gamboa, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. Jude the Apostle Church, South Holland, IL. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Cemetery private. 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 16, 2009.

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Debbie Velasquez Sasse

June 19, 2009

Ray and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 18, 2009

Dear Annie, I am still filled w/saddness on the passing of my old friend Bobby. I will cherish the memories we all shared in the old neighborhood & Bowen High. May he Rest in Peace. Sincerely, Camille C. Garcia-Borozan

Joyce Gallagher

June 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May the Lord's Peace sustain you all.

Arthur Flores

June 17, 2009

Dear Annie ,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I feel the loss as you and your children do. Words written or spoken cannot soften the pain in your heart. Bob was a good man,a good father and a good husband,and to me he was a good cousin. we will miss him dearly.

Art and Sue Flores

June 17, 2009

Anne, we have just heard about Bobby passing, you & your family have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love Gracie Velasquez

Gwen Qualls

June 17, 2009

Anne Marie & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.

Angie Rivera Gonzalez

June 16, 2009

Dearest Anne,I just found out about your loss .I am so sorry ,Bob was a very good friend to all who knew him.We grew up together on Houston Ave and all knew each others family.I always knew you both were meant for each other. I send my condolences from my family to yours . We know what your going threw. Love you

Tony Romo

June 16, 2009

Dear Anne and family,
Though it's been a while since those grammar school days in South Chicago, Bob will always "own" a part of my growing-up years. I remember his kind-hearted friendship. You are all on my mind, in my prayers.

Tony Romo, Gulfport, MS

Jeanne Brodie

June 16, 2009

Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss & send my sincere condolences.

Jeanne Brodie (Robinson Engineering)

Ruth Brown-Carroll

June 16, 2009

Dear Annie: So very sorry to hear about Bob. I remember Bobby from grammar school, and the old neighbor hood. And then seeing the two of you in high school, always laughing and happy together. God be with you and your family during this period of sorrow.

Brian and Jessica Kartz

June 16, 2009

We wish to express our deepest condolences. May God surround your entire family in His warmth.

Teresa Romo-Helenek

June 16, 2009

Anne, I have just learned of the very sad news. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Whenever I thought of you and Bob, I thought of laughter! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David Tabor

June 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

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