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Samuel Gambosi Obituary
Age 79, passed away Monday February 25, 2013 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital.
Survived by one daughter Cynthia (Kirk) Collins; two sons Michael (Pamela) and Scott (Brenda dec. 2008) Gambosi; grandchildren Nichole Gambosi, Kirk and Casey Collins, Brett and Bradley Gambosi; nephew Larry (Mary) Villa.
Preceded in death by his mother Mary (Harrison) Mayes (1977); father Lawrence Gombosi (1933); brother Lawrence A Gambosi (1985); step father Cecil Villa (1966) Best and Dearest Friend Doris Paterson (2005) and former wife Mary Francis Thontlin (1976).
Born on June 15, 1933 in Joliet, IL, a lifelong resident. Graduated from JTHS 1951. Served in the US Army in Korea, May 1953-April 1955. Worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 35 years, retiring in 1987. Member of St. Mary Magdalene Parish since 1958, the Joliet Moose Lodge #300 serving as Lodge Governor 1994-96, American Legion Post #1080, Southside Civic Club, Old Timers Baseball, Caterpillar Retiree?s Club, Wednesday Senior?s Bowling. Sam was a Die-Hard Cubs Fan who loved bowling and the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Funeral Services will be held, Friday March 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3-7 p.m.
Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Gambosi
Michael Gambosi
February 20, 2020
This coming Tuesday 2/25/2020 it will be 7 years since you left this world to start your eternal life in Heaven. Since then many more have joined ya in Heaven including Pams Mom & Dad. It is so sad knowing that all of my parents are now in Heaven. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you & miss you. Keep watching over us all & continue to be our angel & guardian. Love & miss ya Dad. Till we meet again.
Vanessa Lopez
July 31, 2013
I pray that your family is healing and doing well. I don't believe I am here by accident. My family history research has lead me here today and I'm very sad to see that Cecilio Villa's stepsons have passed. I am the great great grand-daughter of Maria del Carmen Villa, Cecilio's sister. If anyone was curious about their step grandfather's family, I would be happy to share my knowledge. I only wish I had found this information in time to share it with your Samuel and Lawrence Gambosi. Thank you for having this wonderful site for me to find. [email protected]. Sincerely,
Randy Smeets
March 13, 2013
Mike,Cindy,Scott; My thoughts and prayers go to all. May your hearts be wraped in Love with all fond memories. May God give you comfort, knowing your Dad is at peace. And is the Angel now needed in Heaven...Kudos Mike, and thank you for your condolence's..Are Families will greatly miss are Loved ones.... God Bless
Norm & Wilda Legner
March 1, 2013
March 1
We just heard the news that your struggle is over. May God wrap you in his love and reward you for all the wonderful things you did in your life. Maybe you can give the Cubs a bit of help. Norm says , don't drink all the beer before he gets there. We ask that God give you all comfort in your time of grieving.
Respectfully--Norm and Wilda Legner
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Art & Sue Weese
March 1, 2013
Rest in peace. Sam. We will miss you. Give Brenda a hug for us.
Joe & Jane Gombosi
February 28, 2013
Your Dad will always remain very much alive in the memories of those who loved, respected and treasured him.
Sally and Ron Garcia [Karstens]
February 28, 2013
Scott and Family So sorry to hear about your dad.May he rest in peace.May my dad meet your dad at the pearly gates to meet all the cubby fans and have a shot and talk about the cubbies.
Donna Strodtman-Gentile
February 28, 2013
Cindy, Mike, Scott my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have so many fond memories of growing up with guys and your dad. He was a very special dad always there for you kids, and all the extra kids that would come over to your house when we were growing up. God bless you guys and your families. Gods Speed Sam!
February 28, 2013
Scott,God bless you and your father, so sorry for your loss. Ron & Linda Hainline
Scott Gambosi
February 27, 2013
Dad,thanks for raising me and always being there for me ...thanks for always being there for my family ...i couldn't of asked for a better dad ....i will miss talking about the cubs with you ...thanks for making me the person i am today ...love Scott.. Brett.Brad
Carole Colclasure
February 27, 2013
As you celebrate your Dad's life,take comfort in the stories you tell and the photos you share.
Your Dad did a great job raising 3 delightful kids.
Bob and Trisha Dillard
February 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Gambosi
February 27, 2013
Dad, I hope your ride home was a comfortable one. Iknow it was not the ride you were asking for but it was for sure a way better ride than anything we could have got for you here on earth. I hope all of your family & freinds that were already in heaven were waiting to greet you at the gates. I also hope you now know that the promise Pam made to you on Saturday night was one she planned on keeping & that we were in the process to make that happen if only you could of made it a few more days. You are the best Dad in the whole world & so proud that you are my Dad. You have taught me so much throughout my life that I will have for the rest of my life. You will always be in my heart. I miss you so much already but take comfort in know that you are now in a much better place & that God has brought you home to be with him once again. R.I.P. Dad....... untill we meet again. P.S. Please say Hi to all of my family & Friends up there with you. I hope you meet a bunch of new die-hard Cub's fans so you can all still root, root, root for the Cubbies.
Andre Mores
February 27, 2013
Mike,
We went to Washington Jr High and East together. You are in my prayers. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Andre Mores
Renee Girard
February 27, 2013
Thinking of the entire Gambosi family! Love you all! He was a great man!! He will be missed by many! Now he and Brenda can keep each other company. :-)
Michael Gambosi
February 27, 2013
Here's the candle that I lit for you Dad that will burn on untill I'm called home & I can see & be with you again.
Michael Gambosi
February 27, 2013
Dad, I hope your ride home was a comfortable one. I know it was not the ride home that you had hoped & was asking us for but it was for sure a way better ride than we could of ever given you here on earth. If you could of made it another few days we would of gotten you home & Pam would of been able to keep her promise to you. You are the best Dad in the world & have taught me so much & I will have that with me for the rest of my days here. I know you are finally at peace & no longer suffering. I hope all of your family & friends that have gone to heaven before you were there waiting for at the gates. Please say hi to the ones that I also know up there. I'm sure there's gotta be a bunch of die-hard Cub's fans there too that still root for them to finally win the World Series again. R.I.P. Dad. You will always be in my heart. You will also be so very missed by the many that you have left behind. With Love always & forever..... untill we meet again Dad. Mike
Nichole Gambosi
February 27, 2013
You are at peace now. We will always love and miss you.
Judy Posego
February 27, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Schoenknecht-Siebert
February 27, 2013
My love,thoughts,and prayers are with you.
I was your teacher at Thompsom school many years ago. Cindy was in my very first class!
Your dad was a very special man. He loved you all very much. You never loose a good dad, he will always be with you.
Bonnie Schoenknecht Siebert
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