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John Gabriel Obituary
Born in Bristol on Aug. 23, 1916, he was a son of Stanislaw and Katarzyna Gabriel. He lived in Hartford until moving to Enfield 65 years ago. John worked as a steamfitter and welder most of his life. He was a 65-year member of Steamfitters Union Local 777.
John was predeceased by his wife, Esther Irene (Mason) Gabriel; and a son, John M. Gabriel. He also was predeceased by his brother, Peter Gabriel (Meriden);and sisters, Frances Moriarty, Sophie Hayes (Hartford), and Helen Reinholtz (Rhode Island).
John leaves behind his daughters, Kathryn (James) Szynal, Atlanta, Georgia, Dianne (Pete) Trinque, Tucson, Arizona, and Carol (Louis) Tallarita, Enfield, with whom he lived for the last 12 years. He also leaves a son, Richard Gabriel, Anaheim, California. In addition, he leaves 10 beloved grandsons, Christopher, Matthew, and Jeremy Szynal; Andrew, Eric, Lt. j.g. Adam, and Evan Tallarita; John, Robert, and Jeffrey Gabriel; one granddaughter, Michelle Trinque; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many caring friends and neighbors.
John's comedic personality, wit, and infectious laugh will be long remembered, as will his loyalty to the Boston Red Sox. In addition, he was a regular patron at the Enfield Senior Center for many years, playing cards and pool and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow seniors. He especially enjoyed his ride to the center with his bus driver, Charlie Griffith, who made the trip so pleasurable. John was a longstanding member of St. Patrick Church, Enfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Church on Oct. 10, 2016, at 10 a.m. followed by a private interment in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee; or Home & Community Health Services Inc. of Johnson Memorial Medical Center, Stafford.
Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, Enfield, is assisting with the arrangements.
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September 21, 2016
It was a great honor and gift to know
And play cards with John. His smile sense of humor and kind hearted wit warmed the room. Thank you my friend. Rest with God. Sal vene
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