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Glenn Gambini Obituary
Glenn Evro Gambini, 62, of the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre, was called home Wednesday morning, February 23, 2011, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in the loving company of his family. Born in Plains Township, he was a son of Norma (Vinciarelli) Gambini and the late Evro Gambini. He was educated in Plains Township schools and was employed for 38 years for Wilkes University in food service. Glenn's smiling face and outgoing nature endeared him to the many students he came in contact with on a daily basis. When not working, Glenn could be found at various Wilkes sporting events cheering on the Colonels. He was active at the Pro-Life Center and with Plains Yankee Football, formerly serving as sergeant-at-arms. He was a former member of St. Joseph's Church, Hudson, where he was very involved in all church activities, and was currently a member of St. Benedict's Church, Parsons, where he enjoyed volunteering his time at the church bazaar. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Claudia (Gambini) O'Boyle. Surviving are his mother, Norma (Vinciarelli) Gambini; niece Claudette June and her husband, Joseph III, Pittston; great-niece Courtney June; and great-nephew Joseph June IV; as well as several cousins. Funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict's Church, Parsons. Interment will be in Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial Donations may be made to the Pro-Life Center, 31 Hanover St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Gambini
Murnal Abate
February 25, 2025
Taken too soon. Never forgotten. Miss ya buddy...
Kay family
February 18, 2025
Another year Glenn and your memory always brings a smile to me. Miss you and say a prayer for you every day....Will always remember our great times working together!
Kay family
February 18, 2024
Another year Glenn, always in my prayers....Kay family
Kay family
February 18, 2023
2023 always in our thoughts and prayers, RIP Glenn you are missed, so glad for the fun memories....Ekay
Elaine Kay
February 18, 2022
It's 2022 and you are still missed. We had some really fun times at work, miss you Glen. R.I.P....God Bless
Jim Noble
December 13, 2021
I attended Wilkes U my first two years of college, 1994-1996. I worked a part time job after classes at the cafeteria dishroom and Glenn was just the nicest guy. I transferred out after the '96 semester to finish up my degree elsewhere but randomly stopped by the campus in 2001 to look around and ran across Glenn in the parking lot. At first he didn't recongnize me but after I told him my name and that we used to work together he lit up and gave me a big hug and a warm hello. I was amazed he remembered me after so many years.
I stopped by the campus today while working nearby and asked about Glenn at the new cafeteria (the old one long since been torn down and replaced) and was sad to hear that he had passed away.
RIP Glenn, you earned it.
Murnal Abate
February 18, 2021
Remembering Glenn's sunny smile today...he could light up a room with his gentle, cheerful personality. Truly one of the finest people I've ever known. I miss you, buddy.
Elaine Kay
February 18, 2021
Miss that smiling face, God Bless Glenn.....
Elaine Kay
February 19, 2020
Wow 2011 and here it is 2020. Glenn, will always remember you with a smile on my face. You were a bright light everyday I talked to you. Always in my heart. God Bless.....
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Kayla King
March 7, 2011
i love Glenn!!! He worked with my aunt in Wilkes University. He would always put a smile on my face! Miss you Glenn!! RIP!!
Char
March 5, 2011
I grew up in Hudson and remember Glenn, sometimes we would hang out at the Cotton Ave School playground with the Evans sisters. Glenn was such a nice person, he was always smiling, he always spoke to you and was very kind. Glenn was such a special person and God has given him the most special place in heaven.
The Herbert family
March 1, 2011
RIP my friend
Susan Moyer
March 1, 2011
My condolences to you and your family. Glenn was one of a kind. As a student at Wilkes is the late'80s, I kept the book for the Men's basketball team, & Glenn was at every game and would greet me with "Suusiee, how are you?" Two years ago I went to the Homecoming football game for my class's 20th reunion. He greeted me the same way!!
He will be missed.
George Chapman
February 28, 2011
Glenn was a great person. I worked with him at Wilkes College years ago. We had a lot of good times together. He was loved by many and will be missed.
Diane O'Brien
February 26, 2011
To Glenn's family,
You try to live your life everyday the best you know how and hope that you made some impact or difference when you leave...Glenn personified this. His smile, kind words, hugs and beautiful heart, impacted so very many lives! You will be missed Glen!
Carol Dippre
February 26, 2011
My condolences to Glen's family and friends. He was a sweet and friendly man, and I will always remember the smiles and hugs that he shared at Wilkes. He will be truly missed.
Beth Fissel
February 26, 2011
To Glenn's family
Marsha Wanek Patterson
February 25, 2011
I grew up On Stanton St in Hudson Pa.
Glenn was a great person, always smiling& running down the street. I have fond memories of him working St Joseph's picnics in the summertime.He would always come up to me & give me a hug--just a wonderful person.Never forgot who I was. I will always remember you Glenn & now God truly has a special angel
February 25, 2011
Mrs. Gambini and family,
In the late 1950's to 1969, my sisters and I lived on East Bergh St. in Hudson.
We grew up with Glenn. Summertime at Cotton Ave School playground/pool, Plains H.S. football games, riding the town bus to school.
Many fond memories, especially when we moved a few blocks away. Glenn still kept in touch. He would come to our house and sit for hours talking to our mother.
Glenn will always hold a special place in our hearts.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Rosale,Betty,Judy and Donna (Evans)
courtney june
February 25, 2011
Glenn was a wondeful man. He called eveyday I will truley miss him
Joanne Snyder Monahan
February 25, 2011
To Glen' family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Glen, What a wonderful guy. I met Glen through my brother who he worked with at Wilkes. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Murnal Abate
February 25, 2011
I met Glenn Gambini when we both worked in the Wilkes cafeteria some 30 years ago. He quickly became a good friend and role model: a tireless and cheerful worker, patient and gentle, always taking time to ask how others were doing.
I grew amazed at the great number of people that knew and loved him. My fondest memory is the day we walked through his neighborhood and Glenn stopped to talk with first one, then another, then another person along the way.
When I teased that he should run for Mayor because everyone knew him, Glenn--in his easygoing way--grinned broadly, waved his hand at me and told me to stop being so silly! Then he stopped to talk to yet another one of his neighbors!
Thank you for being an important part of my life, Glenn. You will always have a place in my heart. Godspeed my dear friend…
Jef Bauman
February 25, 2011
Glenn my friend was a true genuine caring loving funny person. He made Wilkes home for many students. I can't thank him enough for that. I will admire and respect him forever
Zena Maldonado
February 25, 2011
Words cannot express my sadness. My heart was broken when I said goodbye to you. Holding your hand until Our Lord took you to heaven was undoubtly one of the most precious moments of my life. Until we meet again my friend, I love you Glenn.
Brandi Markle
February 25, 2011
Glen was truly one of the best even after I left Wilkes he would stop and see me at least once a week at my new job.
Even the student at King's began to love Glen for his kindness and smiling face. Thank You Glenn for caring about me and being such a good friend.
Angela Smith
February 25, 2011
Glenn was one of the best people I met at Wilkes. I will always remember him and I consider myself blessed to have known him.
Elaine Kay
February 24, 2011
The entire Kay family will certainly miss seeing Glenn at Wilkes. It was an honor to know him and we will always be grateful to have had him in our lives. He will be greatly missed but will live in our hearts forever. We love you and and already miss that smiling face. God Bless you Glenn and your family....
February 24, 2011
I met Glen thru Michael Scott his co worker... What a nice guy... I always enjoyed hearing great stories about Glen... Whenever he would see me he always had something nice to say and had that awesome smile on his face... Thank you Glen for being the person you were and touching the lives of so many... We'll all see you in heaven one day... Make sure you get the biggest cart...
REST IN PEACE...
Lee Kuczynski
patricia riley
February 24, 2011
Glenn you were a gentle soul,wilkes will not be the same without you.....You will be truely missed. theres an angel now watching over us... Your friend,trish
Kozich Family
February 24, 2011
We go through life hoping to meet that special person that brings out the best in us. That he did. I don’t think he ever had a bad day; he always had a smile on his face and an understanding heart. Glen thanks for coming into all of our lives and showing us the true meaning of life. You will always be remembered as “The Great Gambino”.
Michael Zeoli
February 24, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. Glenn was a great man. He worked for me at Wilkes for 3 years and in that time he honestly made a lasting impression on my life. He was always so happy and involved. He cared about everyone he met. The loss of Glenn will be felt for many years to come. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
February 24, 2011
Glad to have known you and been a coworker of yours. I am going to miss you coming to the sandwich station bring me the paper. I will miss you smile, and having are lunch together at 2:00
Your friend, Tony
February 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I knew Glen from Wilkes. I use to work with him. He always made a point of coming out to see me when I would come there to visit. He always showed his concern for anything. He had a kind heart and was very expressive to. Glen here is a big hug to you. You will be missed. Georgia
Rose Ann (Nasternak) Ladner
February 24, 2011
So sorry for your loss.I have fond memories of Glenn when he came to visit us when we lived on Merritt St. in Plains. I went to High School with his sister Claudia. We were very good friends. He will be in our hearts forever.
helene ostrowski
February 24, 2011
R.I.P.Glen we will miss you at the rifkin cafe. thank you for being our friend,they dont make them any better than you. heaven has another angel
annette stark
February 24, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Shirley E.
February 24, 2011
Sorry for your loss.Glen was one of the nicest guy I ever met & worked with he will be missed.
Mary lou & Peter Pecaitis
February 24, 2011
It was a shock when we first found out Glen had passed. We knew him ever so well. He rode frequently on the bus with my husband Pete,and worked with my Father John at Wilkes College when he was in security there.We both shared a heart problem but Glen seemed to care how the other person was doing instead of himself that was Glen.He always had a smile and a hug. His heart was sick but it was a heart that was so filled with love for others. God is getting a special angel who will be bringing smiles to so many up there. When the sun is shinning bright it will be Glenn smiling down on us.We will miss you Glenn Love ya always. Godbless the family of Glenn you are in our prayers.
Mary Lou & Peter Pecaitis
February 24, 2011
It was a shock when we found out Glen had passed, we knew him well he rode the bus frequently with my husband Pete and worked with my Dad John at Wilkes when my Dad worked in security there.We both shared a heart problem but he always seemed to care about another person than himself that was Glen He always had a smile and a hug,he may have a sick heart but it was a heart so filled with love for so many.God is getting a new angel who will be bringing smiles to so many up there.When the sun is shinning bright that will be Glen smiling down on us.Love ya Glen you will be missed. God bless the family of Glenn
annonymous
February 24, 2011
what a great guy - i knew glen very well when I was a student at wilkes - in the late 80s.,rest in peace old friend. he will be in heaven looking down on wilkes u
Samantha S
February 24, 2011
To say Glenn was an incredible person is an understatement. Those know knew him, know exactly what I mean. Rest easy Glenn, you'll certainly be missed.
G. Frederick Bonsall
February 24, 2011
The Bonsall Family will miss your smiling face and upbeat comments Glenny, especially my son and your friend, Chris. We learned much from you.
Susan Martin
February 24, 2011
just about every day for 17 years Glenn would come into the University bookstore for his newpaper and a chat somedays he would drive me crazy but in a loving way I will truly miss him
Sylvia Havard
February 24, 2011
When I first started to work with Glen he became my friend.He would always greet me with a good morning, or how are you. If someone in my family was sick he would ask everyday how they were until they were doing better.I miss him very much. It feels werd at work not to have him here. I am going to miss telling him to walk not to run when the cafe was busy....missing his laugh...his smile....
All I know is that heaven now has our angel.
My deepest condolences to Glen's family.
Julian Morales
February 24, 2011
Simply one of the best!
I will miss him very much so.
CATHY APPNEL
February 24, 2011
CLAUDETTE, I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR UNCLE BUT I CAN CERTAINLY RELATE TO THE LOVE YOU FELT FOR HIM. I WILL KEEP HIM AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. REMEMBER THE GOOD MEMORIES AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.
February 24, 2011
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Philip Malatin
February 24, 2011
My condolences to Glenn's family. I worked with Glenn at Wilkes for several years. He was a ray of sunshine.
Stacey
February 24, 2011
R.I.P. Glenn, we'll miss you at Wilkes.
Joe Herbert
February 24, 2011
We just received the sad news of our friend Glenn's passing, and immediately thought of his smiling face, and his friendly greeting of 'how you doing?'
No matter what the circumstances, Glenn always had a kind word to offer, a warm and friendly demeanor, and a genuine empathy for others that you rarely find today.
Even if we were in a bad mood, a simple visit by the ever smiling Glenn would serve to lift our spirits and make us forget our troubles.
Glenn will be missed by so many.
Our sympathies to his entire family and friends.
Joe Herbert & Family
Strasburg, VA
Janis Boler
February 24, 2011
I can't believe you're gone. We're going to miss you buddy. Janis Boler
Sandra Sarno Carroll
February 24, 2011
Glenn made a difference wherever he went, whomever he met. He leaves a hole in our hearts-- he will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends...
nancy jones
February 24, 2011
i will miss you glenny, seeing you on campus nearly every day...my thought are with his family
Judie Howell
February 24, 2011
Our sympathies are with you.....Claudette,Joseph, Courtney,Joey,and Glen's mom Norma.
Though words cannot express the thoughts the heart would like to say...Still, may you know that others care and sympathize with you today.
Glenn was one of the "Best"! that I'll ever know in this life time for sure and he will be missed dearly.
The Howell family
February 24, 2011
To the Family, I would like to express my condolences. I knew
Glen and his mom thru my cousin Dolores K. I lived in Miners Mills and would see Glen walking or waiting for a ride. I did speak to him and told him who I was and my cousin who knew him a long time thru her son.,
they went to school together a long time ago. Hopefully he is in a good safe place now. Take Care Donna Stankiewicz
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