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John Gamba Obituary

GAMBA Reverend John J. Gamba, passed away November 21, 2009, at Doylestown Health Care Center, Doylestown, Ohio. The son of Marco and Natalina (Mantelli) Gamba, Fr. Gamba was born October 30, 1916 in Vettica Minori, Amalfi, Italy. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Maria Rotondo. Fr. Gamba attended high school and college seminary in Albenga, Genoa and major seminary in Taulignan, France and Arezzo, Italy. He was ordained to the priesthood July 12, 1942, by the Most Reverend Emmanuel Mignone for service in the Arezzo-Trieste Diocese; he was incardinated into the Diocese of Columbus November 27, 1968. Fr. Gamba's assignments in the Diocese of Columbus included assistant pastor of St. Ladislas, Columbus (1949-50), St. Nicholas, Zanesville (1950-51), St. Mary, Lancaster (1951-54), St. Peter, Columbus (1954-58), Sacred Heart, New Philadelphia (1958-60), Christ the King, Columbus (1960-61); Chaplain at Ohio State University Hospital (1961-69) with residence at St. Margaret of Cortona (1961-62) and Our Lady of Victory (1962-69); pastor of St. Genevieve, Calmoutier and chaplain of Apple Creek State Institute from 1970 until his retirement in 1985. He lived in Doylestown, Ohio throughout his retirement, assisting at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Calling hours will be Monday, November 23 at SS. PETER AND PAUL CHURCH, 161 W. CLINTON STREET, DOYLESTOWN from 3-7 p.m., beginning with vespers at 3 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Bishop James A. Griffin will be the principal celebrant. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. Arrangements by Zak-Thacker-Monbarrow Funeral Home, Doylestown, Ohio, 330-658-2211. Local arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. BROAD ST.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 23, 2009.

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Katherine Yaussy

November 24, 2009

The school children and I met Father Gamba last year during our Halloween Parade to the Nursing Home. He was gentle, kind, and welcoming. We enjoyed our visit with him. He answered God's call and was an inspiration to all. We offer our condolences and prayers as he joins our heavenly Father in life everlasting.
Mrs. Yaussy, Principal at Sts. Peter and Paul School, Doylestown

November 24, 2009

I came to know Father Gamba from working at Applecreek Dev. Center. He assisted our Individuals in their knowing God and faith. A caring man. Memories live on. My condolences are with you. Joyce Jamison

DIANNE JOHNSON

November 24, 2009

TO: THE MEMORY OF FATHER GAMBA, I MET YOU MANY YRS AGO @ ACDC YOU WERE A FAITHFUL PART IN THE LIFE OF ONE OF THE MEN I ASSISTED IN TAKING CARE OF, WE DID NOT ALWAYS AGREE,BUT WE GOT ALONG WELL ENOUGH TO MAKE LIFE WORK TILL THE END. YOUR FAITHFULNESS AND TOLORANCE WILL BE MISSED.

Karen Poling Karvonen

November 24, 2009

Father Gamba held my daughter's, son's, and my own life together many years ago...I will never forget him. He was a wonderful man and so very spiritual.

Jill Rohr

November 23, 2009

Fr. Gamba performed my confirmation as an adult into the Catholic faith, married me and my husband in 1973 and baptized my only child. All the above taking place at St. Genevieves (Calmoutier). He will always be in my heart for he had a hand in all I hold dear.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

November 23, 2009

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November 23, 2009

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