Eleanora Nina Gambino (Nora) passed away on June 3, 2025, in Brandon, Florida.

She was born on January 10th, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY, and was the daughter of the late Dr. Benedict F. Gambino and Antonina R. Gallo Gambino.

She is survived by her brother, Salvatore Gambino, and his wife, Rose, her sister, Nina Gambino-Salanitro, and her husband, Alfred.

Eleanora is also survived by her niece, Anja, and nephews, Benedict, Charles, John, and Michael. She absolutely loved how excited they would get whenever she spent time with them. Nora also had several grandnieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Eleanora grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, and earned both her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Science degrees at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut. Eleanora earned a dual certification in Special Education. Dual certification licensed her to teach Early Childhood levels, Pre-K through Grade Eight, and Special Education levels of age eighteen months to age twenty-one. Eleanora taught in both Norwalk and North Branford, Connecticut. Although Eleanora never had her own children, she felt honored by the students who remained in her life. Her relationships with her family and friends followed the same patterns.

In 2000, she moved to Florida. She designed her home in Compliance with the A.D.A. code (American Disability Act). ADA coding allowed her to live independently for many years. She would boast that she must have done something right as the teacher, family member, and friend.

Eleanora enjoyed painting and drawing as well as writing poetry. She is the author of the book, "Like Other People ©". Born with Cerebral Palsy, the book "Like Other People" tells about Eleanora's experiences living with Cerebral Palsy. It's written in both poetry and prose.

There will be no visiting hours.

A Mass will be scheduled at Saint Mary's Church in Norwalk, Connecticut, in the near future.