Anthony Gabriel Obituary

Anthony "Tony" Gabriel, 54, of Carbondale, died Saturday at home after a lengthy illness. His wife is the former Marianne St. Clair of California.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Frank and Frances Domiano Bonacci Gabriel. Before his illness, he was employed for Slater and Son, Moscow. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale. Tony was a member of the first graduating class of the new Carbondale Area High School in 1976. Tony was a member of the Chargers basketball team and scored the first two points in the new high school gymnasium in 1976. He was an all-tourney selection in the Turonis Tounament in his senior year. He was a member of the Navy for five years with many military accomplishments. Along with being in charge of numerous construction projects in the Navy, he was named Seabee of the Quarter and Seabee of the Year (1979). Tony was also project manager of the Carbondale Area Elementary School building project.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

The family would like to thank Home Health Care Professionals and Hospice for all their help and support through the years and most recently.

Also surviving are a son, Daniel Gabriel at home; a daughter, Dana Burns, Jessup; three grandchildren, Natalie and Jacelyn Brown; and Lily Burns; three brothers, Lawrence A. Gabriel Sr., Carbondale; Alfred Gabriel Cleary, Peckville; and Thomas Bonacci, Carbondale; five sisters, Margaret Guzzi, Jermyn; Barbara Dougherty, Waymart; Ann Marie Maddage, Carbondale; Mary Ann Bonacci, Carbondale; and Veronica Stewart, Florida; several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Gabriel and Marion Gillott; and four brothers, Anthony, Sam, Frank and George Gabriel.

The funeral will be Thursday from the Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home, 74 N. Main St., Carbondale, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Published by Scranton Times on Jan. 15, 2013.
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My condolences to Tony's family.

rose kerber

January 16, 2013

We are sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved family member, Anthony. May he rest in peace and be always remembered in your hearts. Anna Mae & Bob Leo

Anna & Bob Leo

January 16, 2013

When I was 13-14 years old, Tony used to try to teach me to play basketball on the Canaan St playground and never laughed at me because I was the shorty who could barely reach the hoop. You were a good guy Tony. Thank you. RIP

Michele Prebich

January 16, 2013

To the Gabriel Family.
My sincere condolences to all of you. Tony and I were great friends in high school and played a lot of basketball together at the old Canaan Street playground. I'll miss him.

Randy Prymock

January 16, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss of Toney.

Randy Novobilski

January 15, 2013

So sorry to hear this sad news. Tony was one of the nicest persons in my high school class. My sincerest sympathy to his family.

Marianne Kohan Morgan

January 15, 2013

Uncle Tony,
You were the strongest man I have ever known. You are now finally at peace. We will all love and miss you so much. Im so sorry Aunt Marianne, Dana, and Danny. You're all in my prayers.

January 15, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of Anthony. He had a loving and caring family, but he also suffered a lot. May he be at peace.

Kathryn Ohara/Peduto

January 15, 2013

Marianne, Dana & Danny,

I am so sorry to hear of Gabes' passing. He was such an exceptional man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

January 15, 2013

Your light will shine forever, Tony. You were an amazing Husband, Father, Brother and Friend. You accomplished so much in your lifetime.You will be missed so much.Love you little brother.

January 15, 2013

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