John L. Gambino III, 33, of Boyertown, formerly Phoenixville, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016.

John was a 2001 graduate of Phoenixville Area High School, where he played basketball and was a member of the state champion baseball team. He enjoyed playing softball throughout his adult life.

A hard worker, John lived for his children, always having 2-3 jobs like his father before him. Along with his humor, John will be remembered as a loving and loyal friend and teammate who put others first and was always willing to help whenever he was needed.

John is survived by his two children: Jackson L. Gambino and Khloe M. Gambino, both of Boyertown; mother: Jo Marie Crist, of New Tripoli; brother: Justin S. Gambino, of Phoenixville; sister: Jocelyn A., wife of Greg Maurer of Tucson, AZ; maternal grandmother: Anne Solliday, of New Tripoli; wife: Kelly M. Gambino, of Pottstown; many aunts and uncles; and one niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Gambino Jr.; paternal grandparents: Patsy G. and John L. Gambino Sr.; and maternal grandfather: Thomas R. Solliday.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 6:00 pm, at the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 66 S. Limerick Road, Royersford. Officiating will be the Rev. James R. Roth. Friends will be received from 3:00 - 5:45 pm. Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory at www.youcaring.com/jocelyn-maurer-635007. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.