Tina Kay Gambino

Tina was born in Miami, Florida, to Frank and Nina Gill on October 12, 1957. She married Joseph Gambino on February 14, 1988, in Plantation, Florida.

Tina was a florist by trade and spent many years as a floral designer before opening her own floral shop in Plantation. She was deeply creative and talented, with a gift for making whatever she touched beautiful. She enjoyed baking, painting, decorating, and many other creative pursuits throughout her life.

Most importantly, Tina loved her family and her close friends, many of whom she considered family. She was generous, caring, and the kind of person who would do anything for the people she loved. She gave freely of her time, her talents, and herself, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Tina was preceded in death by her infant son, Christopher Gambino; her parents, Frank and Nina Gill, and her sister, Shiela.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Gambino; her children, Charles and his wife, Suzanne; Richaele and her husband, Igor Nichiporenko; and Joseph Jr. and his wife, Christine; her brothers, Robert Gill and his wife, Rosa, Frank Gill and his wife, Lynn, and Brian Smith and his wife, Debbie; and her brother-in-law, Dan Lander.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charles Jr., Scarlett, Nikolay, Luka, Levi, and Dennis and his wife, Carrie; her great-grandson, Ethan; and many members of her extended family and dear friends.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Fred Hunter Funeral Home, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association or the Foundation for Women’s Cancer.