Joe “Shorty” Gambella, 88, of Middletown, NJ, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he moved here from Connecticut in 1995. He also lived in Goldsboro, NC and California. He was Catholic and a Navy veteran of WWII earning the rank of Seaman First Class. He worked for his family business in Brooklyn and No. Carolina, Knicki Sportswear. He was a professional boxer and was a Navy Champion. His record was 69-2 in the Featherweight Division. He was an avid sports fan including the Yankees and auditioned for Short Stop with them.
Survivors include his two daughters, Rose (Frank) Patti of Brooklyn and Vita (Frank) Capria of Freehold, NJ; sister, Anna Lipariti of Freehold, NJ; five grandchildren: Christine, Frankie, Nicole, Jennifer, and Justine; and five great grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be presented at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Rd, Wrightstown, NJ 08562
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. We hope you find comfort and peace in your memories. With all our love, Joey & Denise & Sons xoxo
Rest well Uncle Shorty. You always had a way to make everyone around you laugh and have a good time. You were always one of my favorites.
Love and miss you!
We are so sorry for your loss. Having both lost our fathers, we know there will be many times you will think of your Dad and a smile will come to your face with a happy memory. Sincerely, Ilene and Steve Kastner
Sending our love and condolences. Rest in peace Uncle Shorty.
Jim & Josephine and boys
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest easy, Uncle Shorty. I love you.
My prayers and my sincere condolences go out to you all at this time.
Sorry for your loss.
Love. And God bless
Deborah Conde
Kristimarie Capria Hale
And family
TO THE GAMBELLA & PATTI FAMILY: MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE PASSING OF JOSEPH PAUL. MAY GOD BLESS HIM & KEEP HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. FROM THE LEVINSON FAMILY TO YOURS.
We were just told of Shorty’s passing. We’re so grateful we saw you all last summer. Our hearts go out to you at this time and our prayers are with you.
Much love, Vinnie and Bonnie
Dearest Uncle Shorty,(last of the brothers)
As uncles go,you rate 5 stars. You will always be remembered and I will sorely miss you.
God bless you
With much love
Your niece
Maria (bogaly-boo)
Dear Rosie, I am so sorry for you, your sister and of course your mother. I always smile when I think of your dad. He was so funny and told such great stories. Both my mother and father loved when he visited. I remember all the funny stories Chickie told of your dad and all his brothers. You have wonderful memories to pass on to your grandchildren and with each telling you father lives. Please message me your address so I can at least send you a mass card. Please extend my sympathy to your sister and mother.
Dear Rosie, Vita and Rosie,
So sorry to hear about the passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My grandmother Carmella Pellone loved Shorty and his family growing up. They lived close. Shorty is godfather to my uncle Joey. Rosie (sr) was xlose with my mother Susie Pellone when they were young. My mom said her mom always loved shoty and was sorry to hear about his passing.
Love and prayers,
Carmela and the Pellone family
Rosie, Vita and your entire families…. So sorry to hear about Shorty’s passing. I still have fond memories of your dad always calling me “garage” whenever he saw me. As far back as I can remember, he was always good for a laugh with his funny lines and stories.
Godspeed Shorty….
Gerard and Roseanne
Dear uncle shorty, may you rest in peace with all your brothers and grandpa and grandma! You will surely be missed! God Speed !
to the family – My condolences to the family for the loss of Joe Gambella – may his memory live with in your hearts forever
Our deepest sympathies on the death of your father. It is never easy losing a loved one. We hope you find some comfort in knowing that he is at peace and no longer suffering. We love all of you.
Monica and Arthur Rothman
Sending my love and condolences..you will be missed grandpa.
Mantia family