Alexander Philip Gambino, age 88 passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Christine T. Gambino. Survived by his son Philip (Kathy) Gambino, daughters Teresa G. Johnson and Jean M. Gambino. Granddaughters Charlene M. Johnson and Christine E. Gambino. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
He was a life time resident of New Orleans and resided in Slidell for the last 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourds Men’s Club and a member of the Arthur J. Scoot American Legion Post He served in the US Navy from 1941 until 1943. A retired meat cutter and he enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. Visitation on Saturday from 9:00 am until service time. In lieu of flowers Masses or donations preferred to the Diabetes, Cancer or Heart Associations.
Arrangements under the direction of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.