Anthony Thomas Gambino

Colonial Funeral Home - 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick, NJ 08724

Anthony Thomas Gambino, age 81, formerly of Lakewood passed away, October 7th, 2019 at his home. Anthony was born and raised on Staten Island, NY on June 2, 1938 to the late Thomas and Mary Gambino. He raised his family in St. George Staten Island, NY moving to Lakewood, NJ in 2000.

During his career, Anthony enlisted in the Army as a Bandsman in 1958 were he served both in the US and Germany and was honorary discharged.

As a civilian, he toured as a professional musician with the U.S.O. to Thile AFB Greenland, and then entered the Air Force and Army Reserve Bands as Director of Conducting.

He graduated NY College of Music (NYU) in 1965 with honors, and received a Masters from Columbia University in 1968 and 2nd Masters from College of Staten Island in 1985.

He was later the Chairman of Music at Elias Bernstein I.S. No. 7 from 1965 to 1973 and then Coordinator of District wide Elementary Music with Board of Education on Staten Island from 1978 to 1994 when he retired.

In addition, he enjoyed teaching music at Wagner College, Columbia University, NYU and College of Staten Island.

He had a loving generous heart and was devoted to his family and faith, he loved to compose orchestral big band music, conducting, boating and fishing, he will be dearly missed by all.  

He is survived by his former wife, Marion, two sons, Anthony S. Gambino and his wife, Elizabeth, Thomas M. Gambino and his wife, Tracy; three granddaughters, Kristi, Brianna and Melissa; nephew, John Lynch and his wife, Maureen, and niece, Sandra Lynch.  

The family will receive relatives and friends for viewing on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 from 3-7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88 Brick, NJ. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered on Friday, October 11th at 11:00 AM at Visitation RC Church in Brick Township, followed by the interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Toms River. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colonialfuneralgroup.com