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Odd Gabrielsen Obituary

GABRIELSEN - Odd H., of Bay Shore, LI, on September 19, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Solvi Gabrielsen. Devoted father of Harald Gabrielsen, Darlene Nifong-Kern and Karen (Gabrielsen) Rafferty. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Amie, Crystal, Joshua and Billy. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Funeral Service to be held at the Funeral Home Wednesday 12:00pm. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, LI. Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:00pm.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 21, 2008.

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Larry Lund

September 15, 2021

I miss you often Odd!

Gladys Everson

September 24, 2008

Darlene, Karen,Harold and families
Your dad was one special guy! He left his "mark" on everyone he met. He will be sorely missed for a very long time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.

Melody & Tore Wubbenhorst

September 24, 2008

Dear Gabrielsen family,
Tore and I will miss him. His memorable laugh and joie de vivre injected life into us at the Sons of Norway reunions. Tore will sorely miss his cured lamb too...

Rest in peace Odd. You're home now.

Vanesa Von Seggern

September 23, 2008

Dear Darlene, I know right now the days are hard and they will be for some time... But I know you come from strong stock and you will make it through. I know having lost my dad it is tough, but they will get easier I promise. He will always be in you heart and in your memories that no one can take away from you...cherish them always...Love Vanessa XOXOXOX

Together again.....

Lawrence Lund

September 23, 2008

Our family grieves with yours. Odd was a special gentelman. We will miss him.
The Lund family

Steen A. Lunde

September 21, 2008

Very sorry for your loss. Your fathers smile and great disposition will be missed by many. There are not many like him, a very unique individual.

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