Gabriel Glasheen Obituary

Gabriel J. Glasheen VIRGINIA BEACH - Gabriel John Glasheen, 89, passed away in Virginia Beach, Friday, April 1, 2011. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., Feb. 3, 1922. He was graduated from Manhattan College in New York with an engineering degree. He married Alice B. Boothe and moved to Virginia after College to work for NACA at its base at Langley in Hampton, Va. He then started Gabriel J. Glasheen Construction Company which built, among other structures, several churches in the Tidewater area including St. Rose of Lima in Hampton. He then received his stock broker's license and started his own firm, Gabriel J. Glasheen Investments. After his wife's death, he engaged in philanthropy through the Alice B. Memorial Trust, a charitable trust he established in her memory. Among the many donations from the trust include a number of religious statues and crosses to churches throughout Virginia, many in the Tidewater area. Mr. Glasheen was predeceased by his wife and is survived by eight children, Alice Margaret Bonne and her husband Jack, Elizabeth Ann DesRoches and her husband Matthew, Mary Louise Dietler and her husband Rad, John Dennis Glasheen, William Paul Glasheen, Susan Joan Glasheen, Margaret Frances Glasheen, and Virginia Teresa Alling and her husband Frank Andrejak; four grandchildren, Courtney Dietler, Clinton DesRoches, Chad Glasheen and Sterling Glasheen. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in Historic St. Luke's Church. Burial to follow in St. Luke's Memorial Park cemetery. The family requests contributions be made to Historic St. Luke's Church, 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430. Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield is handling arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Glasheen

12 Entries

Curtis Cooper

March 29, 2020

I think about Gabe and Alice all the time. They were best friends and so Dear to me. They are living there best life in Heaven and watching over us all. Until we meet again. Love you both !!!! May the good Lord continue to bless the family and I will always keep them in prayer.

Curtis Cooper

March 29, 2020

Gone but NOT FORGOTTEN

Curtis Cooper

April 5, 2019

I would just again like to say that I miss my dear friend. I think about him all the time. I don't think that will ever be a more dedicated citizen to The City of Hampton Virginia. Love You and God Bless !!!!!

Sharon Budahn Jones

March 28, 2019

Alice, May God bless you and your family during this period and provide you all with lasting memories of your times together. I still can see your dad walking the grounds of St.Rose of Lima Church and in the church itself. You all are in my prayers.

Helen Monta Monk

April 7, 2011

My deepest sympathy to all the Glasheens. I have very fond memories of your dad. He and my dad used to take Alice and me bowling when we were in high school. So when I think of your dad, I think of those days and it brings sweet memories of both of our dads. I hope that you are comforted by the thoughts of a very joyful reunion of your mom and dad in heaven. I can just imagine my own dad smiling as he sees an old friend. I remember your dad as being very young and very active. However, I did not realize all the wonderful things he did for the community until I read about some of them in the legacy guest book. And I bet there are many good things he has done that you will never learn about. It must be very heartwarming to know that he had such a tremendous impact on other people’s lives. Both of your parents have God’s ear and will still be looking after you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort and make you smile. Love, Helen Monta Monk

April 5, 2011

Alice, I just want to send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family during these difficult days. We never can be prepared for our parents leaving us, but there is also some comfort in knowing they are just behind the curtain and will continue to watch over for us until such we join them. I will never forget your mom and dad's presence at St.Rose's. He continued to check on the church and I would see and talk with him after church on Saturday's. I imagine he is re-organizing heaven to make it more efficient! God bless you and take comfort in your memories. Sharon Budahn Jones

Curtis Cooper

April 4, 2011

My heart goes out to the entire Glasheen immediate and extended family. My dear friend for over 26 years was a wonderful person. He was a devoted husband and father. Gabe was not ready to go, but he knew his time was nearing. He spent most of his life helping others in the community of Hampton Virginia. He is best known in Hampton for putting together a Neighborhood Watch before there was a Neighborhood Watch. He spent tireless hours patrolling the streets of Hampton, looking out for the property and safety of others. On un-countless nights he was my backup unit before a marked unit would arrive. He was able to inspire others in the community to be apart of his patrol team. He is best known by the Hampton Police Division, as the person that made it possible for C B Radios to be in the marked police cars, so the citizens could communicate with the patrol officer(s) on Channel 36. I will never forget "Gabe" telling me if there were cell phones back then, he could double the number of suspects caught committing crimes. His C B Radio handle was "The Irish Man." If something was going on in the community, many residents wouldn't call the police, they would call Gabe. The citizens of Hampton have truly lost a wonderful man. His work and achievement will live on forever.
He is truly deserving of a Life Time Achievement Award.

WE ALL LOVE YOU GABE AND WE KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING AND FIGHTING CRIME FROM HEAVEN.

CURTIS COOPER
HAMPTON POLICE DIVISION

Nancy Korycinski Houston

April 4, 2011

We always loose our Dads too soon. As a daughter who lost her dad about 10 years ago, I remember the loss but the sweet memories just get sweeter as time passes. I know all your family has those sweet memories. Cherish them and let them keep him close to you always. Blessings to you and my your Dad rest in peace.

Barbara Gorcys - Deane

April 3, 2011

Alice and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Aren't we blessed to have the parents we had and the support of our St. Vincent's classmates. Peace.

Home on the range

Joseph Glasheen

April 3, 2011

My condolences to all. Glad I got to visit Gabe before God called him to a better place with his love, Alice.
Joseph Glasheen

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

April 3, 2011

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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