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- Birth nameRichard Ignatius Gambino
- Richard Gambino was born on May 5, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for Vendetta (1999). He was married to Gail Cherne and Barbara Barnett. He died on January 12, 2024 in Southampton, New York, USA.
- SpousesGail Cherne(1971 - January 12, 2024) (his death, 1 child)Barbara Barnett (divorced, 2 children)
- Professor Emeritus of Italian American Studies at CUNY/Queens College.
- Appointed to the New York State Council for the Humanities by Governor Mario Cuomo.
- Distinguished Visiting Professor at SUNY/Stony Brook.
- Graduated in 1961 with a philosophy degree from CUNY/Queens College.
- Published "Vendetta: The True Story of the Largest Lynching in the United States".
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