Russell T. Gamble, Sr.

Russell T. Gamble, age 80, of Milford beloved husband of the late Maryann Sherwood Gamble, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Milford Hospital.

He was born on Sept. 26, 1936 in Milford and was the son of the late Henry and Lillian (Hildebrand) Gamble. Mr. Gamble proudly served with the U. S Navy SeeBees. He was a plumber for AFCO Lycoming for over 30 years before his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the CT Valley Horseshoe League and the Seymour Fish and Game Club. Russ had many passions including his Harley Davidson motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He was a Big Kid at heart and was always a prankster.

Mr. Gamble is survived by his devoted daughters, Robin L. Parry and her companion, Frank Calabrese of Milford and Jackie Wolstencroft and her husband, Chris of Torrington, five grandchildren, Nicole and Shawn Parry, Shannon Pinette and her husband Brad, Chris and Mary Wolstencroft and a great grandson, Ryan Pinette. He also leaves his sister, Lillian Kapitancek of TN and several nieces and nephews. His three brothers, Henry, Donald and Neil Gamble predeceased him.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Ave. Milford. Interment to follow in Monroe Center Cemetery. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

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