Damien Gnotta

October 2, 1980 - October 3, 2014

Damien Gnotta, 34, was born October 2, 1980 at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He died October 3, 2014 at LLUMC. He spent most of his youth growing up in Chino Hills, CA. During his junior year he moved to Omaha with his dad and graduated from Burke High School. Damien was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Mary P. Gnotta, paternal step-grandmother Lois Gnotta and his maternal grandparents, Jack and Lillian Fieldse; also his step-uncle Kevin Robertson. He is survived by his dad Frank Gnotta, his mom Jackie Ernst and step-dad Ed Ernst. He leaves behind four siblings, Timothy Vamvakias, Arion Gnotta, Eddie Ernst and Krystal Rose Ernst; his grandfather John Gnotta; his Great-Uncles Jim Gnotta and Harold Rank Jr., Great-Aunts Therese Ware, Ellen Troxel, Pat Pellam; eight aunts, eight uncles, fifteen 1st cousins, well over 125 2nd – 4th cousins in nearly all 50 states. He also leaves behind three of his heartbroken closest, best friends and their children. Damien will be remembered most for his unselfish desire to help anyone in need, at any time, at any personal cost. He had a huge heart for those who he felt were less fortunate in life than him. He had special gift in his ability to connect with and calm autistic children. A unique soul, Damien was very funny, very deep, very comforting, always ministering and encouraging to others. He will greatly missed. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. We love you and we will miss you. A private memorial service will be held at Mark B. Shaw Mortuary. Contact the family for information.