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Thomas Gambino Obituary
He was born in Glen Ridge, N.J., Nov. 12, 1928, the son of the late Sabastiano and Marie Stivala Gambino. He was predeceased by his brothers, Angelo, Dominic, and Louis Gambino; his twin brother, Dominic; and his sister, Rose Puleo. Mr. Gambino was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of the Teamsters Local #443, and retired from Mutrie/Coastal Tank Lines after 28 years of service. He then worked at Byk Chemie in the shipping and sample department and retired after 15 years.
For decades, Mr. Gambino and his family enjoyed cross-country vacations and summers at Myrtle Beach. He and Marion were avid campers and enjoyed their many years with camping friends. He also enjoyed model railroading, exhibiting his 1941 Buick at car shows, and spending time in his workshop crafting gifts for family and friends.
He is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy M. and Joseph Darmofalski, of Staunton, Va.; and Susan G. and Kenneth Catlin, of Harpswell, Maine; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas D. and Amelia Gambino, of Atlanta, Ga.; and Paul T. and Lisa Gambino, of Wallingford; his four grandchildren, Sarah Darmofalski Eavers, Joseph Darmofalski, David Gambino, and Angela Gambino; his great-grandchild, Landon Eavers; his in-laws, Barbara and Fred Charamut; many nieces and nephews; and his long-time friend, Margretta Thurston.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Yalesville Funeral Home, 386 Main St., Yalesville, Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26, from The Yalesville Funeral Home at 9 a.m., when the funeral cortege will proceed to Our Lady of Fatima Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the Sister's Project, P.O. Box 1643, Wallingford, CT 06492, www.thesistersproject.org.
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Leo Goriss
November 18, 2025
Miss you Tom. You were a fabulous mentor to me and the other guys in Continental Customs Car Club. You influenced my life in so many ways. God Bless.
Leo Goriss
November 18, 2021
Miss you Tom. You were a great friend and mentor and had profound impact on my childhood. God Bless.
Chris Morganti
December 4, 2014
Tom: I am very sorry to learn about the passing of your father. I happened to see the obituary late last week. It has been a long time. Hope you are doing well.
Nicole Darmofalski-Post
November 29, 2014
To the Gambino Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May God give you strength at this difficult time.
Annmarie Unkel
November 25, 2014
Dear Paul , Lisa & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Hope you are comforted by your memories.May he rest in peace.
Laura Schuster
November 25, 2014
Deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Gambino. I will never forget the great memories of the camping trip to Myrtle Beach. He had such a great sense of humor and was always full of fun.
Tom and Gillian Battista
November 25, 2014
Mr. Gambino was such a sweet man and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him. Our condolences to the entire Gambino Family.
Marilyn Wiederhold
November 25, 2014
Tom and Amelia, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know you both have wonderful memories and funny stories to last you a lifetime. He was a special character, like my mom.
November 24, 2014
Sincere sympathy to the Gambino family. Tom was a great guy. So funny & always made you feel welcome. We always enjoyed his company. RIP Tom. Thanks for the memories.
-Kevin & Cathy DelVecchio
martin rabis
November 24, 2014
Tom a good friend and co worker will be missed
Maria King
November 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gambino family. I have many fond memories of our family get togethers. He was a good friend and coworker to my dad for many years. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. ~Maria Porto King
Leo & Carol Goriss
November 24, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to Tom's family. I go way back in my friendship with To. He was a mentor to a lot of us young guys in our car club. He provided guidance and friendship to us all. I even babysat for the kids when Marion gave birth to Paul or Susan.
Tom will truly be missed...God Bless
Judy Banack
November 24, 2014
We knew Tom for many years through Soccer and built a friendship..Have many great memories of he and Marion...my prayers to the Gambino family..
Judy and Stan Banack
Zephyrhills, FL
November 24, 2014
The family is in our thoughts & prayers. We remember Tom fondly as a "Happy Camper"! He will be missed.
Nikki Davis, Kim Edwards, Gwen Pollan & Marion & Pat Hughes
RaeAnne Hennessey and Roger Beauchemin
November 24, 2014
To the Gambino Family,
We are so sorry for your loss..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time..
Carrie Mlinarcik-Magana
November 24, 2014
I worked with Tom at BYK and we referred to him as TOM Terrific. Such a great person with a big heart. Loved to hear his stories and always brightened my day.
Laurene Goode-Gade
November 24, 2014
To the Gambino Family,
So very sorry for the loss of a true treasure. What a great personality and sense of humor. He will missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
terry lester
November 24, 2014
I worked with Tom at BYK and have been to his house to see his trains. I enjoyed the years that Tom worked here and his friendship. rest in Peace Tom
November 24, 2014
To the entire Gambino clan. Sorry for the loss of your father and grand father. He was a great man, respected vet, awesome storyteller, and a treasure chest of many opinions. RIP Mr. Gambino.
Wayne & Brenda Wood
November 24, 2014
Wishing the entire Gambino family our sincerest condolences. Tom was a very special person and when I was growing up in my teenage years, he provided me with a caring kindness and taught me so much about cars, painting and body work, which I carried on in my life as a career. He was like a father to me and his passing touched me deeply. May the happy memories he created comfort you all in this time of sadness, he was a wonderful man who gave of himself and his time and I will never forget him.
patti (lebarron)Zemke
November 24, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
PattiAnn Laffin
November 23, 2014
To the entire Gambino Family~There are no words that can be said or written for that matter that will ever take away the feelings you may be feeling at this very difficult time. I have you all in my prayers. Paul & Lisa, I am very saddened that I am unable to be there in person to pay my respects. However, I am glad that Joe will be there to represent our family. You and your children are in my prayers. God Bless all of you. PattiAnn Laffin
John Bossidy
November 23, 2014
Dear Paul, Lisa & Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and yours upon the loss of your beloved Dad. A truly fine gentleman that was a pleasure to know.
With Love,
Cousins John & Anthony
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