Flint, Michigan
GABRIEL, William T. - Of Midland, formerly of Flint, age 76, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Mid-Michigan Hospital in Midland. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Chris Radcliffe officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Gabriel was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on April 18, 1935. He served in the U.S. Army. He had a long history of service with Flint Community Schools and Mott Community College, retiring in 1998. Surviving are loving and dedicated wife, Consuelo Talia; children, Tami Gabriel, William T., II and wife Leigh Ann Gabriel and Michelle Gabriel; grandchildren, Jasen DeMartini, Matthew and Joshua Katinger, Liza and Sara Giza, Toni Gretz, Arissa and Trevor Katemba, Hayley, Adam and Thomas Gabriel; brother, Bob; sister, Elizabeth Riley; three nieces; extended family, Robert and Julie Mangold, Jan and Ken Bolen, Gregory and Matthew Paul Rosinski, Elisa and Eddie Katemba. He was preceded in death by brother, Gabriel T. Gabriel; parents, Mary and Shepira Gabriel. The children would like to acknowledge a special thank-you for the love and care extended by Consuelo to their father. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Dear Dad,
You would have been 90 this year! I celebrate your birthday every year by eating one of our favorite meals and spend the day thinking of you. I still miss you more than I can express. I pray with all my heart that I will see you one day in heaven. I love you Michelle
Michelle Gabriel
April 22, 2025 | West Palm Beach, FL | Daughter
... Consuelo, the 11th anniversary of the passing of your beloved "Bill" is near. I am forever grateful to you and Bill for welcoming my 14 year-son Juan Carlos, and my 12 year-old daughter, Lucha and me to your wedding reception those many years ago. The love you shared with your beloved Bill warmed the hearts of all who attended that joyful event. Love you , .... Tu hermana, Elena 08/22/22; messaging from Houston, TX
Maria Elena Castellanos
August 22, 2022 | Family
Dear Dad,
I can't express how much I miss you, what I wouldn't give for one more hug, one more talk, one more scary ride in your truck! I hope you know that I think of you every day and my heart still is breaking without you here. Love Michelle
Michelle Gabriel
June 21, 2018 | West Palm Beach, FL | Daughter
Dear Conseulo,
I am saddened by the news that you have lost your dear sweet Bill. He was a wonderful friend and great man. I have many happy memories of Bill and the fun times we shared. I truly enjoyed his company on a trip to the island of Chub Key. He and I went fishing in the ocean. I also remember the time he helped me with a family reunion that I had at my home in Metamora. Bill was always helping others and looking out for other people's well being. He cared deeply about mankind....
September 10, 2011
Dear Conseulo,
We know words are inadequate at a time like this, but we wanted you to know how very sorry we are for your loss.
It is times like this that our faith is put to test. We pray that God will grant you the strength to see you through this sad and difficult time. May He bless you with peace and comfort in the days ahead.
If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Keeping you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Brad & Jeanne...
September 07, 2011 | Midland, MI
I remember seeing you and Bill dance at your wedding reception and was puzzled by the happiness you both were enjoying. It was something that I had only seen in movies; infectious and beautiful.
He allowed the family to share in the serenity of your beautiful home in the woods during our visit. I remember the large glass panes in the wall that unmasked the lust jungle just beyond the back yard. This seemed to fit very well with Bill even though I had only known him for a few hours...
Juan Carlos Castellanos-Smith
September 01, 2011 | Grand Prairie, TX
Bill and I enjoyed many interesting conversations at the hospital gym and eating breakfast at The Boulevard. He used to refer to The Boulevard as the Tabernacle, a place where we talked about spiritual issues. Bill was old school and old country which meant family, loyalty, hard work, and serving others was at the heart of one's human journey. I will miss our times together, his smile and his insights on human events.
James Chilton
August 31, 2011 | Midland, MI
BILL WAS WONDERFUL FRIEND OF MY DAD. MY DAD TAUGHT HIM WHEN HE WERE YOUNG. HE MADE GOOD LAUGH WITH MY DAD. HE WENT TO THE COTTAGE FOR HUNTING IN PT.SANILAC. SO, I MISSED HIM AND MY FATHER,TOO.
TOM HILL
August 31, 2011 | FLUSHING, MI
Consuelo, you and all of Bill’s loved ones, are in our thoughts and hearts.
Bill and you invited us to share in your wedding reception many years ago and that is when we learned of his special communion with nature through hunting, fishing and woodworking. Hearing that Bill was planning a trip to Africa, sparked our own long-dormant sense of adventure … and so we travelled from Texas to your raucous Michigan reception over a decade ago, [and from there Lucha, Carlos and I went on...
MariaElena Castellanos
August 30, 2011 | Houston, TX