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GABRIEL MITCHELL Obituary

Gabriel Thomas Mitchell, 38, of Chicago passed away on June 24; beloved son of W. J. Thomas Mitchell and Janice Misurell- Mitchell of Chicago, devoted brother of Carmen Elena Mitchell of Los Angeles. Filmmaker, artist, and poet, he was a graduate of Kenwood High School, and attended NYU and Columbia College. His marvelous short films may be viewed on his website, www.philmworx.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Thresholds.org.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 27, 2012.

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Jeanne Kane

June 24, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jeanne kane

June 22, 2022

I still think about Gab.
I know your grief will always continue. I haven't forgotten you and you're in my heart especially on this sad anniversary.

Gabe at Bradley Beach, summer, 2011

Janice Misurell-Mitchell

June 30, 2019

June 28, 2019

Gabe you were like a brother to me. It's been 7 yrs but I can still hear your voice saying Hi, it's Cousin Gabe just as strongly as if we had talked this morning. Only now I don't head to the train station to pick you up. You amble into my thoughts frequently usually wearing your bright, contagious smile. And I have discoveredScarecrow, it's true I do miss you the most.

Shlomo Sher, Carmen Mitchell, Alanna Medlock, Gabriel Mitchell, Xmas, 2011

June 25, 2013

It is a year now since we lost our beloved Gabriel. He lives in memory and in our hearts.

Janice and Tom Mitchell, Carmen Mitchell and Shlomo Sher

Richard Santiago

September 10, 2012

I never know what to say. I was fortunate to have Gabe's assistance in my productions with Cube. He also shared his city with me and Louann one wild and crazy night. Thanks.

Janice Misurell-Mitchell

July 27, 2012

You will live forever in our hearts.

Love,
Mom, Dad, and Carmen

Gabriel Bartlett

July 20, 2012

I am very sorry to hear this news. Although I hadn't seen Gabe for many years, I remember him very fondly. We used to skateboard together in Hyde Park. He taught me how to "ollie", which means a great deal in the world of adolescent boy skaters, and which meant a huge amount to me at the time. Whenever we saw each other we always laughed when greeting each other. It isn't often that a Gabe gets to call another person Gabe.

Richard Crystal

July 10, 2012

Rick and I are shocked and saddened by this devastating news. There are no words anyone can express that will fill the gap losing Gabriel has left in the souls of those who knew and loved him. We will always remember him as young, gifted and loving. Our prayers and hearts go out to Tom, Janice, Carmen and everyone whose lives he touched.

Jewel Montgomery

June 29, 2012

I knew Gabe from Ray and from just being around Hyde Park my whole life. What a gentle soul he was. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jeanne Kane

June 29, 2012

I met Gabe when he moved into the West Tower of Marina City. I met him through his very good friend,Dan
Russell. I was with Dan all day on Sunday trying to comfort him. When you came to Marina City that night, Dan asked me to come with him, because he was emotionally drained and needed my support.
When the three of us got together, all we talked about was the great things he and Dan were going to do re: film, lighting, etc. Every time I saw Gabe he always had this wonderful smile. I was in his apartment a few times and he showed me all the creative things he was doing on the computer. I feel fortunate to have known him this short time. You are so fortunate to have had 38 yrs to be with him. He's with the angels now---especially Archangel Gabriel. I will miss him very much. I have spent hours comforting Dan as he saw Gabe's brilliance. Dan doesn't know how to live without Gabe. I have know Dan for 8 years and he is a very good man.
i can't imagine the pain that you are going through right now as I have a 33 yr. old son. May strength come to you at this time. I believe in prayer and am praying for Gabe and all of you.

Mike Treese

June 29, 2012

I had so many great days skateboarding and playing soccer with Gabe in my youth, he was hilarious and just an awesome guy. Rest in peace my brother.

Ingra Gardner

June 29, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am comforted to know that he no longer faces the challenges of the world. With an agape love,
Ingra Gardner

john r. pauga

June 28, 2012

I knew Gabe from our days at Jewel at State and Ohio. Often, we we step outside together for our break....and I'll always remember our conversations as engaging, forthright and above all....real. I'll miss him.

dina Williams

June 28, 2012

I only have fond memories of Gabe. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Gabe was a really cool guy. We went to Kenwood together.

June 28, 2012

We have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marty Swisher

Mary Russell

June 27, 2012

Janice and Carmen and Tom, I am sorry to hear this sad news. In Wisconsin now, but will be able to see you in person tomorrow evening. Now remembering Gabriel as he was when I first met him, dark curly locks, running around with Carmen and Maisie.

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