GABRIEL SWARTZ

Condolences to the Swartz family. Just back to work in the refinery after two weeks off, shocked to hear of Gabe's death. While we hardly ever agreed, we shared a commitment to building the union and Gabe set a good example for us all in that.
Mitchel Rosenberg

I ma sorry to hear of Gabriel's passing. Our condolences to his father Cy and mother Lois at this time.

Gabe made an impact on everyone he worked with, and I was saddened to hear of his passing. I will always remember and be inspired by his unwavering commitment to safety, procedure, and his co-workers.

I am so sorry for your loss, Gabe was one of kind he would do whatever it took to help you when needed. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Gabe and I started in operations together almost 18 years ago. Gabe always had a kind word and a genuine smile! Always happy to see you and tell you stories. Gabe you will be missed.

My condolences to the Swartz family. I've known Gabe since he came to work at the Refinery and it was a real pleasure to work with him. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

My condolences to the Swartz family. I worked with Gabe for the last 11+ years and spent many 12 hour shifts with him. He truly was a pleasure to work with. He cared about his co-workers and the people that came down to our units. He was always full of life and really cared about the safety and well being of the people he worked with. He loved joking around and singing. Many of us were at the center of his jokes but it was all in good humor! We all loved Gabe like family and will truly miss him. RIP Gabe, Fatty.

It was very sad hearing the news of Gabe's passing. He was a good guy. I remember him talking about his daughter and his mom all the time. He had so much love for both of them: He would forever be known as "Mr. Karaoke" wherever there was karaoke, there Gabe would be. He'll surely be missed.

Gabe, fought the good fight, for the right reasons. I will miss his steadfast unwavering commitment to doing the right thing when presented with the superfluous whims of the day. Thanks for reminding us of the importance of our everyday here on this earth, for tomorrow is guaranteed to no one.

it was great to hanging out with gabe at the adobes doing karaoke cause he doing his singing and watching sing the songs were amazing and i wanted to be just like gabe when it was my turn R I P my friend it was so nice to meet a great guy your going to be missed

Will always remember our conversations, your intellect and warm smile.
Mark Selkow

Beautiful person outside and in. My condolences he was a man of honor. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones he will be missed. May he keep on singing.

Sig and Norma Silber will always remember Gabe through many years and especially his kindness.

Gabe was a wonderful person and I always felt his amazing energy and positivity. His singing was a wonderful true passion that all could see and appreciate. He will be missed.

Gabe was one of the most wonderful people that I've met in Philly. His zest for life and kind spirit always made me smile. Karaoke will never be the same without him. Rest well sweet soul.

May his soul sing forever.

Gabe had such a warm heart, I'm going to miss you dearly. Always giving great encouraging words. Really going to miss running into you at karaoke.

So many of you know of Gabriel, but not much about him. He liked it that way. He kept it that way. But something everyone should know is the world lost one of the kindest, most intelligent, most gentle, most caring person I know. He didn't let everyone see that side of him. You only got to see what he wanted you to see.
The amazing things hes done for my family the past twenty years breaks my heart to know that I'll never get a chance to repay him. I'm thankful for all the great times we had together, or the sad losses we took together and every crazy moment in between. I'm also thankful that through him I've met some truly wonderful people that he kept hidden away.
Nothing is ever really gone unless its forgotten.
Gabriel will never be forgotten.

He was a gentle, kind soul. I am happy that he was a friend.

I was one of Gab's favorite Karaoke DJs. We meet some years ago at a karaoke night in the city. He was so full of life. We later got to know each other, what an amazing man we was. Truly a blessing to have met Gab and call him my friend...

I was there the very first time Gabe sang karaoke. It was at Finnigans Wake! Over the years...the songs he chose to sing in many ways...turned him into the "Life of the Party!" Gabe became a staple in the Philadelphia Karaoke scene....and in my opinion he is a Karaoke Legend! We will all miss Gabe and treasure the memories we had with him!

So many of you know of Gabriel, but not much about him. He liked it that way. He kept it that way. But something everyone should know is the world lost one of the kindest, most intelligent, most gentle, most caring person I know. He didn't let everyone see that side of him. You only got to see what he wanted you to see.
The amazing things hes done for my family the past twenty years breaks my heart to know that I'll never get a chance to repay him. I'm thankful for all the great times we had together, or the sad losses we took together and every crazy moment in between. I'm also thankful that through him I've met some truly wonderful people that he kept hidden away.
Nothing is ever really gone unless its forgotten.
Gabriel will never be forgotten.

Gabe was a high school classmate/pal and we reconnected recently via karaoke and sang a couple of duets in September. He was a good guy and he will be terribly missed. His smile will forever be etched in my lasting memories and the sound of his voice will always sing in my heart and like all music, will soothe my soul.

Gabe was one of a kind & quite unforgettable. He could drive you crazy, entertain you, and humble you all in one shift. I'll never forget laughing my head off at our poor attempts to complete a gas testing chore while he attempted to keep a straight face and remain all business. Gabe was all business at work, and that's one of the things I truly respected about him.

Marie Lewis (New Castle, DE)

Sorry to hear of Gabe's passing. He was a great guy, always ready with a kind word. Met him at Karaoke some years ago, and while he may not have mastered the song, he always had so much life singing it. Condolences to his family and friends

Services will be held
Sunday at 12:00 pm
4737 east street RD.
Feasterville Trevose
Joseph Levine & sons

Dear Swartz Family. Gabe will be missed in so many ways. He was a unique individual and there is no one like him that I have ever met in my life. I liked Gabe very much. I look forward to the time when we shall meet again. Until then our family will keep Gabe's familiy in our prayers and thoughts... I have many fond memories of the times we we were together. We are very sorry for your loss.
The McAllisters

Gabe was a good guy who always had a smile and a handshake at the ready. My heartfelt condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Sadly, I won't be able to make the service. I'm glad the last time we saw each other was a fun, happy time, as we chatted it up. Thank you for the fun times we shared.

My condolences to all of Gabe's family and friends, I'm sorry for your loss. Gabe was a very nice person, with a wonderful heart. Regarding his karaoke skills, what he lacked in talent, he sure made up with enthusiasm; no one did Atomic Dog like Gabe!

Our condolences. We will see you at the funeral, Sunday at noon.

I didn't know Gabe all that well, however, the few times we did have the chance to speak he was always friendly. A very nice guy that will be missed

My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Swartz family.

I would like to extend my condolences to Gabe's family, friends and our refinery coworkers. He was truly one of a kind, a diligent safety representative and a genuine soul. I'm glad that I got to know him personally, away from the work environment. One of the funniest days of my life was watching him sing Karaoke at McGillicudy's-loud, proud and without abandon. I will miss his quirky, unique, kind way. Rest Easy and keep an eye out for us brother.

Gabe was a one of a kind guy. He had a HUGE heart and he would never ever hurt you. He tried to be the Devil's Advocate during some heated discussions at the Union Hall over the years. He always amazed us for his memory of a page in the contract book but he forgot where he parked his car in the lot. We would say Only Gabe ! His work ethics speaks volumes for the person he was. He will be missed at work and being a valuable asset of our USW E board. He left us too early period. We will always remember Gabe. My condolences to his family.

Gabe was a member of my crew at the Philadelphia refinery. Before that I knew him when he was a guard there. He was a huge boxing fan and was an ex-boxer who had sparred with some famous boxers. He was a tireless worker and smart, funny, upbeat, honest to a fault, and had an amazing memory. He was always so giving to everyone around him. He took a lot of ribbing and gave it right back and seemed to enjoy all of it. I have so many memories of him that still make me smile or laugh. So sad to lose him so soon. I am glad he was my friend. My sincere condolences to his family.

I just recently got to know Gabe over the past few years, but he treated me like he knew me forever. He was a very kindhearted and amazing person. He will be missed!

"....I am convinced that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the unusual ones. For the common folks are like the leaves of a tree, and live and die unnoticed. L. Frank Baum

My condolence's to Gabe's loved ones on their loss. As LFB points out above, only the unusual people of this world are worthy of consideration, in this fallen world an unusual person is surely a person who is not ordered along the lines of the fallen world. An unusual person then, is one of integrity. Gabe had integrity, and as others mentioned, he was also a kind hearted soul. He also had a fun loving spirit, as anyone who has seen his performance of Atomic Dog can testify.

I pray for Gabe's family, friends, and coworkers to soon find peace in Gabe's passing and know that he left his mark on the world he has left behind. He will now begin a journey and forever his mark will be in heaven. He rarely judged, was always honest, his quirky personality although sometimes different was never to a negative, his love for boxing, dancing, singing, and his tremendous knack for remembering will make us all think of him often, never forgetting a story. You were the leader of the "1999 in training duckling squad"- you finished every test first, because you were so gifted, and wouldn't settle for less. Thank you Gabe for all you ever were for and to us all. May we all smile & laugh in remembering you.

I pray for Gabe's family, friends, and coworkers to soon find peace in Gabe's passing and know that he left his mark on the world he has left behind. He will now begin a journey and forever his mark will be in heaven. He rarely judged, was always honest, his quirky personality although sometimes different was never to a negative, his love for boxing, dancing, singing, and his tremendous knack for remembering will make us all think of him often, never forgetting a story. You were the leader of the "1999 in training duckling squad"- you finished every test first, because you were so gifted, and wouldn't settle for less. Thank you Gabe for all you ever were for and to us all. May we all smile & laugh in remembering you.

Met Gabe at a local bar that had Karaoke on Sunday nights. He always had a smile on his face, even if he was talking about work. My sincere condolences to Gabe's family and friends. He will be missed.

Thank you for sharing your light.

Sorry to hear that Gabe passed away. He is missed by all of us. He was the ultimate karaoke guy. He had his own style and was a good friend to me and many others. I always was glad to see him. He would even help me bring in my Karaoke equipment when ever he was there. I'm going to miss seeing him at karaoke.

Gabe,
You will be missed. You were a very kind hearted soul.

I work with Gabe Swartz on 869-870 unit for the last 13 years and I would like to offer my sincere condolence to Gabe's Parents, daughter, and brothers. Let me start by saying Gabriel was exceptional person to work with his experience, work ethic, and always pleasant demeanor was great to be around. He truly cared deeply about his daughter, parents, his niece, brothers and the people he worked with. He was a great person to know and be around he loved to sing, (Even though he was terrible at It) dance, talk politics and finance, and joke around with his co workers. I f you knew Gabriel you life was better for it he will truly be missed