Name: Visitation
Start: 2016-10-14T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-10-14T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Smith-Mason Funeral Home - Riverside

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Barrington, Rhode Island

Smith-Mason Funeral Home - Riverside Obituary

Morris passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Morris was a resident of Barrington, Rhode Island at the time of his passing. He was the first person from his town to graduate from college attending the University of Illinois on an athletic scholarship and majoring in accounting. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was married to Audrey. His funeral service will be held on Saturday October 15 at 10AM at St. John's Episcopal Church191 County Road Barrington RI 02806. Burial will be with Military Honors at Forest Chapel Cemetery in Barrington. Visiting hours are Friday from 4 to 8 at Smith- Mason Funeral Home 398 Willett Avenue Riverside RI 02915. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Gaebe Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund at Johnson Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place Providence RI 02903 or to St. John's Episcopal Church 191 County Road Barrington RI 02806.

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To the Gaebe Family,

I just learned of the Chancellors passing, he was an inspiration, and moved Johnson &Wales forward in many innovative ways, he truly cared about the well being of the students as I know first hand when I experienced difficulties in the late 80s early 90s at the Charleston Campus he and Administrative assistant Jackie quickly assisted in resolving any issues that might have arose. Dr.Gaebe will be missed but will always be remembered as Johnson & Wales leader and...

Adrian Mabon

August 19, 2017 | Memphis, TN | Student

I wish to express my deepest condolences to the Family of Dr. Gaebe.
I just learned of his passing, he will be sorely missed, and always admired.
I met Dr. Gaebe, when I was Only 13 years old and he allowed me to go to work, with my dad Ed Bohigian, at the small J & W Garage. I waxed the small fleet of buses.
I was allowed to wax the Cadillac, and boat Dr. Gaebe owned, and I met him there at the JWU Transportation Garage.
He complimented me, on my good work, and helped make...

Robert Bohigian

August 04, 2017 | Morgantown, WV

Prayers to the Gabe family. Your parents were wonderful people. They are both greatly missed. Sincerely Becky Guglielmo

October 18, 2016

Thankfulness and Gratitude for the time and support we shared together as RI Jaycees and RI JCI Senators
Namaste
Arthur Plitt, past President & USJCI VP

Arthur PLITT

October 15, 2016 | Pawtucket, RI

Thoughts, Prayers and a lot of Love to the Gaebe Family.
Blessings,
Cami

Camila DiMarco

October 15, 2016 | Barrington, RI | Family Friend

The Rhode island JAYCEES Alliance, with its prestigious JCI Senate and worldwide membership and affiliated organizational network, including the Rhode Island JAYCEE Alumni Association, offer our heartfelt remembrance, personal reflection and organizational honor to the family & friends of our loving brethren, Dr. Morris J.W. 'MOE' Gaebe, Chancellor Emeritus of Johnson & Wales University .

The entire Rhode Island JAYCEE organization humbly proffer their esprit de corps in recognizing...

Rhode Island JAYCEE ALLIANCE

October 14, 2016 | W. Warwick, RI

Moe & Audrey were remarkable people. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Always enjoyed your family visits when you came to Addieville. Take care and remember all the good times and enjoyable memories.

God Bless

Steve & Kay Gaebe
Addieville IL

October 14, 2016

We have so many fond memories of Mr. Mose and your mom Audrey. Dinner at the Gaebe's in Barrington was always so interesting and so much fun. He always had a smile and a hug for me and my family.

He'll be missed by so many people.

He is a STAR!!

Love to all,

K

Karen Kokolski

October 13, 2016 | Williamsburg, VA

Goodbye cousin. I recall meeting you at the dedication of the church bell in Addieville. I'm sharing many long distance hugs width the rest on your clan. I'm glad I got to meet you. You were quite the man. You will be missed.

Lydia Gaebe Bishop

October 12, 2016 | Snohomish, WA

Morris J.W. Gaebe

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