Louis Leroy Gambino

Louis Leroy Gambino was born in New Orleans, LA on January 13, 1937 and passed away peacefully at his residence in Waggaman, LA on November 28, 2020. Beloved husband of 62 years to Ethel Boudreaux Gambino. Father of Diane McBrier (the late Charles), Cheryl Gambino, Denise Kidwell (Raymond), Sam Gambino (Maxine) and Linda Gambino (Misty Billiot), the late Louis “Bubba” Gambino, Jr. and Baby Gambino. Grandfather of Amie Warren (Randy), Tiffany McBrier (Jaimi), Garrett McBrier, Jessica Warm (Tracy), James Mercier (Kim), Chase Lafleur (Brianna), Trey Gambino, Breanna Gambino and Gabrielle Gambino. Great-grandfather of Kailob Warren, Shealyn Mercier, Isabella Mercier, Dominic Mercier, Nathan Warm, Rhett Lafleur, River Lafleur and Khodi Phillip. Step-grandfather of Kristian Billiot, Steve Coronado, Jr., Dante’ Billiot, Timmy Kidwell, Kiley Leblanc, Kinley Leblanc and the late Holden Kidwell. Step-great-grandfather of Kon Torres, Layla Rose and Amelia Kidwell.

Brother of Betty Glass (the late Johnny), the late Mary Cambre, Mathilda Champagne, Evangeline Boudoin, Margaret Galley, Doris Picarella, Evelyn Zeringue, Anthony Gambino and Sam Gambino, Jr. Son of the late Sam Gambino and Mathilda Root Gambino. Son-in-law of the late Ulysses and Bessie Dupre Boudreaux. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He retired from IMTT and enjoyed trawling, fishing, hunting, gardening, NASCAR and cheering on Saints and Tulane football.

Visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 9am to 11am. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Our Lady of the Angels Mausoleum in Waggaman.

Respectful of current guidelines, all attendees must wear their own mask/face covering and practice distancing.

Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, memories and stories by visiting: www.mothefunerals.com .