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Gabriel Rubin Obituary
GABRIEL "GABE"
On Wednesday, November 5, 2003, age 92 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh; husband of Elinor Brenner Rubin; brother of the late Hyman Rubin, Harry Rubin, Dr. Morris Rubin, Dr. Leslie Rubin and Pauline Martin; also survived by five nieces, one nephew and their children. Mr. Rubin was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII. He pursued most of his business activities in Pittsburgh over many years. A pioneer in the "drive-in theatre" business, he owned and operated movie houses and "drive-in theatres" in the Pittsburgh area. He was the Managing Director of the new Nixon Theatre in Pittsburgh where he presented many long running Broadway shows and other stage entertainment for over thirty years. Mr. Rubin, a sports enthusiast, was one of the original franchise owners of the American Basketball Association. His team known as the Pittsburgh Pipers won the first Championship of the league in 1968. Family and friends will gather at the BURTON L. HIRSCH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2704 Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill (412-521-2600) on Sunday at 10:30am and then leave to attend an 11:30am Graveside Service at B'Nai Israel Cemetery, Penn Hills Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Myrna Pototsky
November 10, 2003
Elinor - Sorry to hear about Gabe's passing. My thoughts are with you.Myrna Pototsky
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Tom Welch
November 7, 2003
Was a season ticket holder for the ABA World Champions, The Pittsburgh Pipers. Thanks for being the force to make Pro Basketball happen in Pittsburgh.
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Terry Moore
November 7, 2003
Thanks for the Pittsburgh Pipers, Gabe. It was an unforgettable season of success and fun at a time when Pittsburgh sports were down.
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