Eunice Mae Lirette Gambino was born on June 10, 1934 and passed away peacefully on December 4, 2019 with her family by her side.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 67 years, Calvin Gambino Sr.; children, Calvin Gambino Jr. (Joy), Linda Gunn (the late Willie Mack), Laurie Kraemer, Cindi Gambino, Catherine (Kitty) Rando (Dominick), AJ Gambino (Trisha), Joy Landry (Alan), David Gambino (Angela), & Brad Gambino (Stacy); grandchildren, Tabatha Lawrence, Kyle Gambino, Duke Gambino, Kaci Mitchell Keller, Kelly Gambino, Kristen Kraemer, the late Dominick Rando, the late Blake Kraemer, Anthony Gambino, Haley Gambino, Aaron Gambino, Dean Rando, Caleigh Foto, Tyler Gambino, Logan Gambino, Olivia Gambino; great-grandchildren, Daniel Lawrence, Robbie Ann Ruschmeier, Anthony Wellinger, Reagan Keller, Gia Gambino, & Rhett Keller; sisters, Sherrie Ann Barber, Kathleen Marie Ussery and her brother, Houston Floyd Lirette. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her loving parents Houston F Lirette & Eunice Brunet Lirette; sister, Margaret (Peggy) Lirette Johnson; brothers, Noel Christopher Lirette, Michael Sidney Lirette and Eugene John Lirette; her baby girl Tina Marie Gambino; grandsons, Blake Anthony Kraemer and Dominick Anthony Rando.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Eunice loved spending time with her family and friends and never missed a chance to cheer on her New Orleans Saints football team. While her passing is sorrowful, her life and legacy will be celebrated.
In accordance with her wishes, private services were held.