Visitation Information

Brian James Gambino, "G-Man"

Passed away on May 15, 2020

Brian James Gambino, born on July 18, 1968, raised in Calumet City, Illinois, and resided in Highland, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on May 15, 2020 after battling cancer for 18 months. Through it all Brian remained incredibly strong and amazingly positive to lessen the burden for his loving wife Anita, and his children whom he adored - Nicholas, Sophia and Austin Gambino, who survive him.

Brian was loved by so many but no one more than his mother Loretta and his father, the late Carmen Gambino.

He was a beloved brother to Valerie (Ronald) Weilmuenster, Natalie (Mark) DeJarlais, Diana (Andrew) Lihosit, and had a strong family bond with his in-laws Vikki & the late Glenn Zack, Anthony (Laura) Martisauskas and Jonathan (Jessica) Zack.

Brian was cherished by his nephews Nicholas (Heather) DeJarlais, Michael DeJarlais(Godson), Joshua DeJarlais, Zachary Lihosit, and his great-nephew Aiden DeJarlais.

Brian will be missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many numerous friends that meant so much to him. He greatly cherished these friendships and considered himself to have lots of brothers and sisters from another mother.

Brian was passionate about his family first. He loved football (Go Bears & ND) and tailgating.  He was known by many Bears fans as the mayor of the South McCormick place parking lot. Golf, bowling, time on the lake, singing a song, making others laugh, drinking a beer, eating a hotdog, showing off the best of his dance moves and working with fantastic co-workers played a close 2^nd,3^rd,4^th...and so on.

Brian was honored to have been touched by so many people that supported him throughout his lifetime.      We were blessed by family, friends and the innumerable individuals that sent us prayers and support during our difficult battle; we believe that all of that love allowed him to cherish his remaining days living life to its fullest. 

Wake Services for Brain Gambino, also known as G-man, will be held on Monday, May 25^th from 1:00pm-6:00pm at Elmwood Funeral Chapel, located at 11300 West 97^th Lane, St. John, Indiana 46373. A funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10701 Olcott, St.John, IN on Tuesday, May 26^th at 11:00am. Viewing before funeral directly at 10:00am at SJE. The church can accomodate 200 people socially distanced, and you are welcome.  For those who cannot attend, the following link will be active at 11:00 am CST Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/nC6vlNIJKqM

Please note that due to Covid-19 there are restrictions in place to help keep you and everyone around you healthy. Brian wanted everyone to be able to come and celebrate his life but he also understood that safety and health during this pandemic is #1. Please take the safety precautions of wearing a mask and if you’re able, sanitizing your hands when entering the building to give your condolences to family and friends. Please limit your time in the building to 10 minutes so everyone can make it inside; for your safety, we can only accommodate a certain number of people at a time.

If you have a memory that would like to share with the family please bring it with you to drop in a box to be read at a later time. (There will also be a box at church.) Restrictions keep us from having a luncheon following the Mass. As everyone knows Brian loved tailgating and hotdogs. We will be serving hotdogs, chips, and pop outside the wake to honor Brian.  Please use social distancing and tailgate responsibly for your own health and everyone around you. (No grills please). In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family.

Finally, Brian would like for you to wear your favorite sports gear. G will be honoring his Irish.