GABRIEL DeBAKEY Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

March 12, 2020

LOCATION

Washington, District of Columbia

DeBAKEY GABRIEL DeBAKEY Gabriel DeBakey, accomplished Washington and Paris hairstylist, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife Janis Brennan, step-son Hilary Brennan and his wife Molly Sullivan Brennan; sister Rebecca...

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Gabriel, our locks will make locks of love as our hair has grown longer and your absence is greatly missed.
Your beautiful smile and conversation about what you did in your spare time, the famous ladies whose hair you cut, styled and created into beautiful do's to make them feel like sooo good and always insured many many compliments, "Who, does your hair?" I miss it all and we still think about Janice in this long Covid spell of hibernation.
We pray for your families that they...

Priscilla Klocek

March 16, 2021 | Kaneohe, HI

I worked with Gabriel for 21 years at Salon Jean Paul. From the beginning, we formed a friendship. He was always willing to help, offer suggestions or chat over an esspresso. His confidence and pride in his artistry was inspiring. I am grateful and proud to say that I was his colleague.

Patti Drazin

June 17, 2020 | Coworker

Aloha Gabriel & Janis,
Sending love & aloha at this time and always to you both. I love everything about you Gabriel. Mahalo for wonderful moments shared on the islands.
Aloha,
Christina

April 08, 2020

Warmest Aloha and our Condolences to Janis and Families,
Matt and I were so fortunate to meet this wonderful spirited man who touched so many lives with his passion for life and hairstylist talent. He brought to us his many stories of the heads of hair of men and women whom he had made more beautiful and all his travels. His culinary talents and conversational gifts were enjoyed by many here. We enjoyed so much Janis and Gabriel's visits to the islands.
We will miss this exceptional...

April 06, 2020

So sorry to hear of Gabriel's passing. He was very kind to me, and I will remember him fondly. Deepest sympathy to all of you.

Susie Murphy

April 03, 2020 | Bethesda, MD

So so sorry to hear this Janis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa and Mike

March 23, 2020

Im so sorry about your families loss. Gabby was such a sweet man and always was one of the first to give me a hug when I walked into the salon. I also remember as a kid when I came with my dad for take your child to work day Gabby would have a little bag full of sweets ready for me. I will miss you! Xoxoxo

Meredith

March 22, 2020 | Friend

So sorry for your loss
Worked with Gabby for many years,
will miss him, his kindness and smile ❤❤
RIP my beautiful friend

Marianne Olexa

March 22, 2020 | MD

It was always a joy to work alongside this amazing artist.....We were a devoted team of top stylists that worked so well together for so many years.....We were inspired to do our best and we learned from each other always........Gabby's contributions to our artistry were countless........He was a gentleman and always professional.......I was pleased when he coveted my prime spot at SJP upon my retirement........RIP.....my friend and my colleague........Until we meet again.........Much...

Stanley Hurwitz

March 22, 2020 | Hilton Head, SC

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