Obituary of Robert R. Gambino

Robert R. Gambino, age 80, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Loxie Bennett Gambino, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born and raised in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Belva Gambino, Bob was a resident of Fairfield for most of his life. A retired oil truck driver for Chevron, Bob took great pleasure in deer hunting, saltwater fishing, as well as, lobstering and claming while boating on Long Island Sound. A hard working, strong man with a big heart, Bob was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Bob's memory will be cherished by his children, Deborah O'Brien, and her husband, William, of Fairfield, Joseph Gambino, and his companion, Ana Caballer, and her daughter, Shania Martinez, of Waterbury; his precious granddaughters, Sydney and Jacquelyn O'Brien; four siblings, Domenic Gambino, of Pennsylvania, Arthur Gambino, of Fairfield, Linda Dirzius, of Southbury and Michelle Previs; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. In addition to his loving wife of 58 years, Loxie, Bob was predeceased by his son Robert N. Gambino and four brothers, Joseph, John, Michael, and Albert Gambino. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 4-7 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. His committal at Lawncroft Cemetery will be held privately. His family would prefer contributions in his name to: The National Wildlife Federation P.O. Box 1583 Merrifield, VA 22116-1583(www.NWF.org). For travel directions, or to sign his guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com