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John GABRIEL Obituary
John J., 8l, of Pompton Lakes died on August 30, 2016. He was born in West New York to Marion and John Gabriel. John graduated from Memorial High School and attended Stevens Institute of Technology. Before retiring, John worked as an inspector and was a member of Teamsters Local 64l. He also owned and operated a restaurant and a deli. He was an avid sports enthusiast a happy and outgoing person, John loved the Lord and was loved by all that met him. He will be remembered for his comedy, strength and warmth. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlene, his son Wayne and daughter-in-law Cheryl, and his son Benjamin. He was passionate and extremely protective of his four grandchildren, Anthony, Brendan, Morgan and four-year-old Riley, with whom he enjoyed playing cards, coloring and swimming. Always loved... Never forgotten... Forever missed. Visitation at Oakland Memorial Home, 330 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ on Friday September 2, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Funeral Service will be held at 8:30 PM. Entombment will be on Saturday leaving from the funeral home at 10 AM to the Holy Cross Mausoleum North Arlington, NJ. Please no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity in John's name. For Additional information, condolences and directions please visit: Oaklandmemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John GABRIEL
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L J
September 12, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. John 14:1 our Heavenly Father cares for us.
September 5, 2016
Arlene:
I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. Pat McClone e-mailed me this morning.
My sincerest sympathy.
Judy Worsley Cerelli
Linda Besaw
September 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.I will surely miss you John.I always enjoyed seeing you and your wife Arlene at Shoprite.Now John how am I suppose to get my allamony? R.I. P my friend.He was always a Happy customer and I'm so happy I got to meet him and Arlene Till we meet again John and I promise we will meet again Your cashier Linda
Bill Belmonte
September 1, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Arlene, Wayne and all of John"s family. Many wonderful memories go way back of John when my Dad would bring me to New Jersey to visit Aunt Marion and Aunt Tessie. Also when John, and his parents came to Virginia to visit his Uncle Dan Belmonte. May the blessings of our lord be with you. Bill Belmonte, Virginia
PHIL BELMONTE
September 1, 2016
MY BEST WISHES TO THE GABRIEL FAMILY ON A SAD DAY. EVERY THING THAT YOU CAN SAY ABOUT JOHN HAS BEEN MENTION. JOHN WAS A COUSIN WHO I WAS VERY CLOSE TO UNTIL WE MOVED TO CALIFORNIA WHEN, I WAS 11 YRS OLD,
I WILL MISS HIM BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM. MY LOVE TO ARLENE.
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