Clarence "Gabe"-Gabriel, Jr.-Obituary

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Clarence "Gabe" John Gabriel, Jr.

Jul 21, 1953 - Jan 19, 2021 (Age 67)

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I’m sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working for Gabe at Corporate Express Delivery in Houston and he was an admirable man.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Gabe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most sorrowful time. May your cherished memories of Gabe bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless.

My wife Kathy and I became friends with Gabe and Mary Pat through the Special Military Active Recreational Travelers Club (SMART) in Feb 2019. When I first spoke to Gabe, he wanted to know what he could do to help and how many chapters could he join? They quickly joined our chapter, the South Florida Gold Coasters, Drifters, and Florida Sunshine. Even though they were relatively new to SMART, I never met a more enthusiastic couple. While our friendship was short, we and the others who knew...

I grew up with Clarence Gabriel all through our grade school years. He always had a big loving smile and kind gentle heart as a child. I immediately recognized that same winning smile several years back on Facebook. I am so thankful to have reconnected with Gabe. Clarence always was loving and kind growing up and through the years I he had only become more of those things and more. I believe he was a one of a kind man of service, honor, and faith. That is exactly who I found so many years...

Mary Pat, i’m So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. Mary Kay (Fogley) Judge

Mary Pat & Entire Family,
I am still in total shock about your Gabe.
He mailed me a Ranger Cross and I was the one that sent you & Gabe the St Ann's Cook Book.
I am so sorry to hear Gabe Passed away.
I am on the WSHS Class Committee and I was telling him to mark your calendar for our 50th class reunion October 9, 2021. Gabe will Never Be Forgotten, We will light a candle in honor of Gabe & all of our Deceased classmates. I went all thru grade school & High School...

Rest in Peace Ranger. You have certainly run the good race. Major General (Retired) Michael J Terry and Family

I was shocked to read he had passed...I remember him well...never really knew him close personally but my mom and Mary Pats mom were good friends...remember seeing him often at Mary Pats because my cousin Ricky lived next door...remember when he spoke once at the West Highschool auditorium...he slammed the podium to get quiet..smile and with his size he got it...great man...Gentle Giant...may he RIP..and God Bless Mary Pat and the family my prayers are with you..even if you dont remember...

Mary Pat, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Gabe was taken away too soon. I can not imagine your devastation. Find peace in knowing God has a plan and he will be watching over all of you.
Linda (Guido) Suchter

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Clarence "Gabe"'s Obituary

Clarence “Gabe” John Gabriel Jr., 67, returned to his heavenly home on January 19, 2021 where he will eternally reside with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Gabe loved and trusted God throughout his life, served others humbly, generously, graciously, and always believed in the best...

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