Lovencie "Vince" Gambarella

Lovencie "Vince" John Gambarella Jr., age 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until funeral service at 12:00 p.m. with burial following in St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery.

Vince is survived by his companion, Shirley Denson; Son, Antonio T. Gambarella; daughters, Lorie G. Cheramie and husband, Alton Sr., and Susie G. Newell; step children, Joey and wife, Shanna and Jason Pierce, Gerald and Beckie LeBouef, brother, Roy Gambarella and wife, Ella; sister-in-law, Carolyn R. Gambarella; grandchildren, Alton J. Cheramie Jr. and wife, Sarah, Austin V. Cheramie, Megan D. Ortego and husband, Michael, and Hayden M. Newell, step-grandchildren, Faith, Bryce and Destiny Pierce; great-grandchildren, Grady and Colt Cheramie, and Parker Ortego.

Vince was preceded in death by 1st wife, Yvette Trahan Gambarella and 2nd wife, Betty Hollingsworth Gambarella; parents, Lovencie John Sr. and Lelia Constrantchis Gambarella; brothers, Adam Gambarella and wife, Lynn, and Michael Gambarella.

Vince was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was the owner of G & B Marine, Inc. and numerous other businesses. He enjoyed fishing, shrimping, going to the casino, and going eat out with his family and friends.  He was a past member of the Krewe of Terreanians and served as King in 1988. He will be dearly missed by all whose hearts he touched.

Chauvin Funeral Home and Crematory, INC. is honored to serve the Gambarella family.