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James Gable Obituary
Johnson City: James D. Gable, 54, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John E. Kauffman and Naiomi Kauffman (McCreary). He is survived by his wife and best friend of 24 years, Valerie A. Gable; his only daughter, Maria A. Gable, Johnson City; mother, Anna A. Gable, Lititz, PA; three sisters, Carol L. Turk and her husband Thomas, Fairborn, OH, Wendy G. Norris, Lancaster, PA, Wanda J. Walls and her husband Richard, Lancaster, PA; mother-in-law, Shirley A. Vergona, Endicott; brother-in-law, Thomas J. Vergona and his companion Kelley Marshall, Endicott; niece, Joline Ross and her husband Michael, Lancaster, PA; nephews, Thomas C. Turk, Mason E. Norris, Hayden A. Ross; and several other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with his special pet Fifi. James was employed through the Local Carpenter's Union #281. He then went on to work at Brookside Elementary School in Susquehanna Valley, NY where he thoroughly enjoyed the company of all his fellow co-workers and the school's students until his retirement in 2011. He was a member of the Johnson City Elks Club. In his spare time he enjoyed volunteering at the Endicott Performing Arts Center (which he helped restore as part of the original "dirty dozen"), building things in the shop, making improvements to his home, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday 7 p.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott with Reverend Daniel Eddings officiating. The family will receive friends at the memorial home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until service time at 7. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Endicott Performing Arts Center (EPAC), 102 Washington Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Gable
Tom Keenan
November 28, 2012
Val and Maria,
Please accept our condolences on Jim's passing. It was our pleasure to be there for his services. Not a day goes by where we don't think about our time in Endicott and all the good fun (even though it was really all work) we had at EPAC.
Joanne Thomas
November 18, 2012
Dear Val and Maria,
There are no words to adequately express how sad I am for you and for Gabe. He was a wonderful man. I met Gabe because of our mutual involvement with EPAC. He was so warm and friendly with a beautiful smile. Whenever I saw him at the theatre, we would swap stories about our kids. He would talk about Maria and I would talk about Kevin. Since our kids were close in age and both were "only" children, we had some commonality. Our last conversation was about the mixed emotions we both felt as our kids were growing up and becoming young adults. I was always touched by Gabe's openness and his genuine warmth. He was a wonderful man and it was easy to see that he deeply loved his wife and daughter. He always had a twinkle in his eye when he watched Maria on stage. Gabe will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Ellen Fiato
November 17, 2012
Jim became an integral part of Brookside and enriched its tradition. He will not be forgotten by me.
Sue Dunlap
November 16, 2012
Val and Maria: I'm so sorry to hear about Gabe. He was such a kind, friendly person. I remember all the work he did as part of the "dirty dozen" with EPAC. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Angelo Ranieri
November 15, 2012
Val and Maria,
It was an honor and a privilege to have been Jim's friend. I truly admired him. He brought so much insight to everything we talked about. I learned a lot from him and will miss him dearly. As you know, he faced many difficult challenges during his life. He always found a positive approach to those challenges. And so it was with this last challenge. He was always upbeat, positive, and hopeful. He displayed great courage and strength throughout his battle, and never once complained. He shared with me that he took stock of his life and summarized that it was a good life, a full life, and he had no regrets, because he was blessed with a great wife and a great daughter. He was very compassionate and showed me a level of compassion I had never thought much about. He loved the two of you more than you can ever know, and he was very proud of both of you. We called Jim our "historian". He was always teaching us something about the history of the world. Now he is a part of the history of my life, and I will forever miss him.
Angelo
Colleen Collison
November 15, 2012
Val and Maria,
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man Gabe was! My thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be! With deepest sympathy...
Patti Samson
November 14, 2012
My deepest sympathies to you and Maria. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Russ Swanger
November 14, 2012
Even through his struggles, Gabe was always kind and welcoming to me. He will be missed.
The Meckleys
November 14, 2012
Val and Maria, we are very sorry for your loss...may you found the strengh to go on with your life...always remember the love and the wonderful moments you both had with him! Take care of each other!
David & Jeanne Schmidt
November 14, 2012
Val, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gabe was a great guy & he loved you and Maria so very much. Our deepest sympathies to you both during this terrible time.
~David & Jeanne Schmidt
Candace Phelan
November 14, 2012
Val and Maria I am so sorry for your loss
Chuck Ashman
November 14, 2012
Val I was Blessed to know and work with Jim in the Carpenters Local. He was a man who was easy to befriend. I will miss him.God bless and watch over you and Maria.
Beverly Sondej
November 14, 2012
Dear Val and Maria, I was saddened to see that Gabe had passed, he was such a good and kind person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Patricia Daglio
November 14, 2012
Val and Maria - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was such a great man, and thoughtful person. His and your work at EPAC helped make it what it is today. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Love, The Daglios
Paul and Betty Walenesky
November 14, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We wish you peace and comfort in this time of sadness. Love and hugs.
Julia Hepworth
November 14, 2012
Val and Maria,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's death. I wish there was something I could say, or something I could do that would take this pain away from you. Please know that you have been and will continue to be carried in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.
Tracey Evans
November 14, 2012
A life well lived...We love you!
denise kellett
November 14, 2012
Val and Maria, I was saddened to hear about Gabe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this time. Please find comfort in knowing that others care and are there for you at this time and also in knowing that his fight is over. He is at peace. Fondly, Denise Kellett
November 14, 2012
Val and Maria, I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless you
Teresa Swartz
November 13, 2012
Val & Maria,
May God bring you strength and peace. My sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family.
Linda Mohr
November 13, 2012
Maria and Val; we are very sorry for your loss; altho we only briefly met him you could tell he was a man with a big heart. You have your own special angel watcing over you now, may he rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy,
Gerry and Diane Turock
SSA Binghamton, NY
November 13, 2012
Val,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on behalf of your counterparts at the Binghamton Social Security Administration Office.
May you find peace in your memories and the lasting love that will forever belong to you and your husband.
Sharon Benton
November 13, 2012
Val,
You are in my thoughts.
Sharon Benton
November 13, 2012
Val,
You will be in my thoughts.
Judy Shannon
November 13, 2012
Val,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and Maria are in my prayers
God bless.
Judy Shannon (Lyric)
November 13, 2012
Val, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrice Oranchak
Erin Newton
November 13, 2012
Val, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You will be in my thoughts. xoxo Erin
Heather Awad
November 13, 2012
Val and Maria,
My heart goes out to both of you with the loss of a most special husband and father. I never personally met Gabe, but from the stories that Val would share with me, I came to know him very well. Be strong knowing he is at peace now. Love to both of you.
November 13, 2012
Jim belonged to our 97% womens TOPS Group(fat club)in Endwell. We always looked forward to seeing Jim on Mondays. His wit and humor was what we all will remember. In your honor, we lit a candle, saved your chair, and had a Dunkin Coffee in your remembrance. Rest In Peace.
Diane and the Members of TOPS #389
Debbie, Matt and Kane Kemberling
November 13, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a kind and wonderful man. So supportive of the kids at Brookside. His kindness to me when my husband, his friend, passed away will always be remembered. May he rest in peace and he will be missed by so many.
November 12, 2012
Val and Maria,
Our hearts are with you. We have very fond memories of EPAC times with you all and at MaryLou's recitals. We are very sorry.
Lisa, Bruce and Christine McClellan
Sylvai and Alexis Asante
November 12, 2012
Val, and Maria our deepest sympathy goes out to you both. Maria we cannot even begin to say that we understand how you must feel, as we know just how you loved your dad........ Val hang in there.........
November 12, 2012
so sorry for your loss
Diane Clayton
November 12, 2012
Miss you big guy. Will always remember the fun we had at the birthday dinners we used to have for you and Dennis.RIP
Patty Williams
November 12, 2012
Dear Val and Maria,
I am so sorry for the tremedous loss of your husband and father. Jim had such a wonderful sense of humor and was just a plain, good guy. It was evident how much he loved you both and was so proud of Maria and her accomplishments. He would always beam while talking about her. I'll always remember the times he would call me at Brookside and try to disguise his voice and ask some annoying question, but I could usually tell it was him! The world was a better place with Jim in it, but now he is at peace and has no pain - a great relief! He will be your forever angel in heaven. My heart goes out to you both. God bless!
Lori & Ron Grace
November 12, 2012
In my last scene as Yente, the Matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof, I sadly look back at the house with Golde and Tevye standing in front packing their worldly belongings to leave all they've known and loved in Anetevka. There is no need for me to pull out my acting skills, because I'm looking at the very house that Jim designed and built and my heart swells with a sadness that feels unbearable. As I walk backstage I cry for that loss and the thought that I'll never hear that chuckle again. There is some comfort in knowing that his spirit will live on in his many contributions to EPAC and the lasting relationships he inspired there. Val and Maria, we have all lost a very dear friend, but you have lost a precious husband and father. Our hearts go out to you and we wrap you in our loving arms of comfort. Be at peace knowing the big man with the even bigger heart is in a pain free world…..
November 12, 2012
The heavens shine a little brighter with its newest star, a man who never stopped giving from his heart to his family,friends and his community. It was an honor to know you, Gabe.
with love, The Moffitt Family
Zollbrecht Family
November 12, 2012
To all the family members and friends, we are so very sorry for your loss!
May you rest in peace, Mr. Gable. Thank you for taking great care of our school.
Dennis Shaul
November 12, 2012
Val and Maria,
You know I admire and respect Gabe and have for many years.I enjoyed working along side him during shows and our numerous rendezvous enjoying each others company and sharing a good laugh. Please be comforted in knowing, though not publicy, he touched many lives. Look around you. Look at the friends and family. Look at EPAC and the hundreds, thousands of people who have come in and out of those doors, not knowing Jim, but appreciating all he has done to make something beautiful and useful for others. He ..IS..a wonderful and loving man that I am proud to call friend. Until we meet again my wonderful and courageuos friend. Give Rob and everyone else a big ol' hug in heaven. Nikolatchka!!!
Dennis Shaul
November 12, 2012
Dearest Val and Maria; May GOD provide you with strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease your grief, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your beautiful families loss † Beth and Terry Buczkowski
Rosalind Hammer
November 12, 2012
Val and Maria- I am so saddened by your loss. Please take some comfort in knowing my heart goes out to you.
November 12, 2012
It is said that the man with the most friends at the end wins.....Gabe took the title.
Deb Trusky
November 12, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, Val and Maria. God bless you, Jim and may you rest in the arms of Jesus.
Mayor John Bertoni
November 12, 2012
What a wonderful guy,always pleasant to run into at the EPAC involving himself in any aspect that made the theatre better... and it showed. Rest in Peace and to the Family my sincere condolence to you all.
My Dad and I on vacation at Dewey Beach, DE (2012)
Maria Gable
November 12, 2012
My father was the best anyone could've asked for. No matter what was wrong, he would sit me on his knee and hug me, and everything was okay. He was always smiling, joking around with us. He'll be greatly missed by so many people, but his memory will always live on through us all.
I love you, Daddy. I am truly blessed to have had you as my father.
Lyn Skiba
November 12, 2012
Val and Maria,
Sorry for you loss, Gabe was a great guy. God Be with you at this time.
November 12, 2012
Remembering all the good times we had together on our many ice cream dates, holiday gatherings, and Sundays at Wegman's!! We miss you, Gabe!
~Mike & Jo
Kris Gilbert
November 12, 2012
Gabe's legacy will live on forever because of the work he did to make EPAC, Brookside and the world a better, more creative and beautiful place. Rest in peace friend.
Michael Marzec
November 12, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rita & Tony Cerroni
November 12, 2012
Val & Maria...Tony & I are so sorry. Jim was a good friend...always upbeat and funny. He was a hard worker and he loved you both very much. We will miss our yearly dinners. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherri Wilcox
November 12, 2012
A true gentleman with the best attitude and sense of humor. I am very greatful to have worked with and called him my friend. You fought a hard fight, now it's your turn to rest in peace. Much Love...
Shirley Vergona
November 12, 2012
A big man with a big heart. I couldn't have asked for a better son-in-law who was wonderful to the family and his friends. He'll certainly be missed.
The Dimick Family
November 12, 2012
We sorry to about your loss. You're family is in our prayers.
Wanda Walls
November 12, 2012
Val and Maria when you feel the warmth of the sun,know it is my brother surrounding you with his love from the heavens above.Even in the darkest hour of the night as you sleep,you are still in Jim's sight.Just look towards the black velvet of the night.There you will find him watching over you through the stars that shine bright.
Darlene Terenzi
November 12, 2012
Val and family,So sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories give you strength and peace.
Michelle Gillette
November 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of such a great man. He truly will be missed.
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