Mero, Gabriel

Gabriel A. Mero, of Yonkers, NY, died on January 30, 2014. He was 49 years old. Gabe was born on March 10, 1964 in Dublin, Ireland to Marie and Gabor Mero. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Yonkers, NY Class of 1982. Gabe received his law degree from Pace University School of Law in 1990 and was an experienced litigator. He is survived by his wife Laura (nee Quirk) Mero and daughter Ava Mero. Gabe is also survived by his brothers Erick Mero and Marc Mero. Friends may call at the Sinatra Memorial Home, 601 Yonkers Ave. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 4-8 PM. Funeral service St. Ann's Church, 854 Midland Ave. on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Amawalk Hill Cemetery.

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Published by The Journal News from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Mero

74 Entries

Robert S. Santander, Esq.

January 28, 2025

Dear Gabe and Mero Family:
Gabe - Eleven years since God brought you home and I am down one good friend.
Very few days pass when I don´t think about you.
Miss you very much.. the passage of time has not cured in any way the emptiness I feel not having you on this earth.
Rest easy and say hello to my parents.
With a heavy heart,
Your friend,
Robert... a/k/a Mr. S.

Zilard

January 28, 2025

Miss you brother Gabe!
I just realized, you left us when you were as old as I am now. Heartbreaking!
Rest in peace!

Szilard Bravo

Steven Luebbert

February 20, 2014

In the loss of Gabe Mero,there are few words that can express the deepest feelings... but please know that I care and heartfelt thoughts are with the Mero Family.
Deepest Sympathy,
Steven Luebbert

David Barra

February 13, 2014

Artimus he would yell at the top of his lungs or Artie he would call me because that's what they call a “handy guy who worked in a hardware store” Constantly ribbing and funny as hell….smart caring loyal trusting….attributes of a great friend. I love you to death Artie…kiss your beautiful wife and your beautiful children, God Bless …..that was the last message he left me a few days before his passing and as always left you with saying something nice. Those of us who knew him well knew of a genuinely kind gentle soul who loved life and deeply cared about his friendships. For friendship and family were most important to Gabe and we all treasured his friendship as well… comradery he would say. Fun loving and always up for a good time…. a smile and loud laugh that was contagious. Never judgmental or opinionated and always kept it lighthearted….boy am I gonna miss him. We lost a good man that was too young to leave us all. What helps me mourn him now is that I know he is at peace and reunited with his beautiful parents.
God Bless you Puma.
Love David aka Artie

Ellen

February 8, 2014

Gabe, I am shocked and saddened and crying. How fragile life is.

My warmest sympathy are sent to those who will mourn for you greatly forever, your wife and daughter, your brothers, and your friends, who like me were lucky to know a fab guy like Gabe Mero.

Ellen

Dennis Queally

February 8, 2014

Gabe ... you were a guy's guy and always had a unique insight. I will always remember your easy going nature, street smarts, common sense and that you lived your life to the fullest possible extent. May you rest in peace. Slainte!

Denise mccaffrey

February 8, 2014

Our first trip to America we stayed with the Meros these were some of my fondest childhood memories. Rest in peace gabe

February 8, 2014

you were a gentle giant. and my friends older bro. you always had a smiling face and a great demeanor. I don't know what to say because I didn't expect this. All i can say is that a lot of people love you and i do also. let your love shine on your brothers from above. You were always a nice kind person to me and other people. You will be missed, you already are. I am crying but i know you went to the good place. I hope to see you with wings my friend someday. Say hello to your parents. I miss them. I think your brothers do also. i know that they do. now we have to miss you also. on a good note, all that law school should get you right through purgatory into heaven. i hope to see you again.

February 8, 2014

Great pal and never forgotten,
Kevin Hogan, Dublin

Graham Judge

February 8, 2014

Hey Gabe , I will forever remember you as one of the Mods from Donaghmede Dublin, also the last time I met you in NY and how happy you were in life . Wish I could have had 1 last gargle with you pal before you left us ! Love ya xxxx.

Paula Foy

February 8, 2014

Your in the arms of the angles gabe rest in peace x

Richie Stepenske

February 8, 2014

My cousin Gabe will miss you..Newyork will never be the same with out you... May you be at peace with the angles...Stepo

Erick Mero

February 8, 2014

How come I never got to be Batman? I either got to be Robin, or the bad guy. Lucky me: the weaker crime fighter or beat up. Thanks.

Pete Del Bene

February 7, 2014

Dear Bry..It's a beautiful life...and it's that much better going through it with a pal like you.., you said those words to me so many times...so many fantastic memories. You changed my life when I met you. I'd be a different person if I never met you. I'm a better person because of you. Thank you my Bry for riding this roller coaster of life with me...I'm devastated that you got off so early..before me. Miss you and love you with all my heart. Forever in my heart. till we meet again. Your Bry

Josie Sladek

February 7, 2014

Gabe, I will always remember your smile & unique, loving sense of humor. You were always so dear to me these past 30+ years. I miss you so. I will always cherish & hold close to my heart these past several months of spending quality time together ~ 4 our long conversations at night while overdosing on coffee & all the laughs only you & I will understand...I already miss my phone calls from you & my GABE HUGS...RIP until we meet again!

Nancy Lanni

February 7, 2014

Dear Marc and family--Although I am far away right now I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you each moment of these difficult days. I only met Gabe twice but I remember him as a most engaging and funny storyteller. Brief though his stay here in this life, I've no doubt he added love and levity to the lives of many he met. God grant him rest and to his family, the peace and faith that looks beyond tears.

February 6, 2014

RIP Gabe! May God welcome you into his kingdom with open arms.
Paula and Billy

Sean O'Donnell

February 6, 2014

Brother Erick- so sorry for the loss- I'll always be thankful for the legal counsel he provided at my moment of need. Keep the faith

Susan Mocerino

February 5, 2014

I haven't seen Gabe in many years, I met Gabe in 1987 through a lifelong friend of his.From the first day I met Gabe his beautiful eyes, warm heart and kind way touched my heart. I later bumped into Gabe in 2002 and it was as if I saw him everyday. I am heart broken over his passing. Just a warm gentle soul gone too soon.Rest in Peace Gabe. God Grant me the Serenitty to accept the things I cannot change...Peace at last My friend.....Sleep with the angels. Xoxo

Nancy Imhoff

February 5, 2014

This was the most beautiful man inside & out. Our hearts are truly broken. Gabe, you will remain in our hearts forever. RIP
Nancy & Doug

Eileen M. Burger

February 5, 2014

I only worked with Gabe for a couple of years, but always looked forward to running into him at Court. I will always remember ditching Court with him to watch the Yankees World Series parade and how he always greeted everyone with a joke or a smile. He will be truly missed. My condolences to the entire Mero family.

February 5, 2014

A great laugh, a great smile all from a great guy and a true devoted friend to all who had the honor of calling him so..We had a great time in the CAP program at Pace and 3 fun years at law school thereafter...My condolences to his family, you truly have an Angel in Heaven. Kevin "Digger" O'Dell

February 5, 2014

Although I only saw Gabe from time to time over the years, his beautiful spirit and smile always put a smile on my face. I will forever remember him with fond memories and will pray for him in heaven! Elisa (Sweet Girl) & Johnny Mennonna

Toni Monaco

February 5, 2014

Last time I saw you, you hugged and kissed me and told me you really liked what I wrote in your father's guestbook. It doesn't seem so long ago, and now here I am writing in yours. Our stay on this planet is neither long nor predictable. I wish you a peaceful journey, Gabe.

Kelly B

February 5, 2014

Dear Mero Family & Friends,
Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. Gabe was a sweet guy with a BIG heart! I share your grief at this difficult time. Sending all my love & strength your way. I will never forget Gabriel, gone to soon!

February 5, 2014

I didn't know Gabe very well but my friends and I always admired from a distance. I remember the first time we seen him it was around the summer of 81 in the 'field' between Donaghmede and Grange Abbey and what we saw took our breath away. We thought he was a movie star, with those dark handsome looks, we'd never seem anyone like him before. I would guess he became most teenage girl's secret hearthrob in donaghmede :) . I only became aware of his death through friends from the old neighbour who had posted of it on FB. So sad because whilst I didn't know him too well he always said hello and smiled when passing. Being a teenager we weren't accustomed to this in our neighbourhood as the local lads would generally be more inclined to make a smart remark if you didn't belong to the 'in' crowd. Rest in peace Gabe, you left a mark on a lot of people during your short time in Dublin.

Rosemarie Biondi Tofano

February 5, 2014

Gabe, your beautiful smile and kind heart will never be forgotten. Memories from law school and our early days practicing in White Plains will always bring a smile to my face. My deepest sympathy to your family. "God Bless"

Paul Neugebauer

February 4, 2014

My condolences to Gabe's family on their loss. Gabe and I went to law school together and over the years whenever we saw each other in court, even though some time had passed, he was always quick with a joke and a smile. I hope you all take comfort in knowing that Gabe was one of the good guys and will be missed.

Zilard Bravo

Szilard Brenner

February 4, 2014

Dear Gabe (Johnny Bravo) Mero,
I was 25 and you were 35 years old when we first met. I remember discussing with you how weird that was that it took over a quarter of a century for us cousins to get together. I hardly spoke English, you hardly spoke Hungarian but we had a good laugh. You took me to the Statue of Liberty, we walked over Manhattan, which meant the world to me then. I had Gabe sacrifising a whole day of his busy life to get to know me.
We hardly spoken since and I feel awful about it! Life took over, everyone is busy and we just carried on living our lives as we did before.

Gabe, rest in peace and we will never forget you!
Your Hungarian cousin,
Szilard

Moriarty

February 4, 2014

You were loved by us all...

Mike McNamee

February 4, 2014

When I first came to America from Dublin I stayed with my cousins, the Keanes in Yonkers. Gabe was a good family friend of my cousins and he was one of the first Americans I could really relate to. We bonded over his Dublin background, and boy he could put on a real Dublin accent. He would make me laugh with his stories from when he lived in Dublin, and he always expressed the love he had for his mother and family Back in Ireland.
He was one bubbly character and I will remember his great laugh and smile. I know you're looking down on all of us and Will be watching over you're family and friends . RIP .. Up the Dubs ..

February 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Gabe. gone too soon, thoughts and prayers are with your family, love from the Mulhern family, Dublin

Keli Piscopo

February 4, 2014

Sending you and your family much love and peace. Until we all meet again.

christine csanko

February 4, 2014

dear erik and marc iam so sad for your loss of a wonderful brother not so long ago you 3 were happy rambunctious little boys who br ought your mum such joy here is my short scottish prayer for gabe iam tired and a stranger lead me to the land of angels for me its time to go home to the court of christ to the peace of heaven iloved your mother she was the kindest friend i ever had i miss her please stay strong christine csanko

karen kidd

February 4, 2014

Gabe,in our heart's and prayers.love from Karen and all your friends in Donaghmede,Dublin

Karen S

February 4, 2014

I light this candle for a wonderful man, great friend. I will miss you, your smile filled the room always. Rest in Peace.

Thomas Assante

February 4, 2014

A hearty laugh and always a smile. You will be missed, but will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts. Rest in peace my friend.

John Rand

February 4, 2014

My sympathies to the Mero family, Gabe always had a smile on his face, even though we were in law school!

Cathy Hunt

February 4, 2014

Gabe, your bright smile could only be matched by your beautiful baby blues. Rest well, my friend. Slainte ????

February 4, 2014

May you rest in peace Gabe, all our love Baldy and family xxx

Chris White

February 3, 2014

God Bless you Gabe and Rest in Peace my friend My condolences go to Gabes family friends at this sad time

Angela & Mike Stokes

February 3, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Mero and Quirk families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

michele masiellotran

February 3, 2014

I light this candle for you Gabe for you and your family may its light give you guidance, warmth and strength.

Barbara Lepore

February 3, 2014

My heart is broken. I miss you so much Gabe. Rest in Peace

Tom F

February 3, 2014

Dearest Gabe,
May you now find peace, you were a great friend, you will be missed, & always remain in my heart. May God bless the Mero family

Heather Baker

February 3, 2014

Gabe was a beautiful soul. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Gabe and his loved ones are in our prayers at this difficult time. Love, Christine Csanko, Heather Csanko Baker and family

February 3, 2014

To all the Mero family, you are in our hearts and prayers. Gabe, rest in peace and watch down on us all. Uncle Baldy and the Leahy family. Ringsend, Dublin, Ireland xxxxx

Phyllis & Gerry Kernan

February 3, 2014

Dear Gabe, you will always be in our hearts and prayers. We are so sad at your passing. Rest in peace with your Mam and Dad. All our thoughts and prayers are with Laura, Ava, Erick, Marc, Missy & Logan. All our love Phyllis & Gerry and all the family. X

February 3, 2014

My sympathy are extended to your family for the loss of your loving husband and dad. May you find comfort from God and loving memories of Gabe. Psalm 73:28.

February 3, 2014

I am so so sorry to hear this terrible news and send my heartfelt sorrow to his family. Gabe was a wonderful person who had so much life to live.
We used to be on opposite sides of the courtroom, but he was a delight to work with; always a gentleman but a worthy adversary. -Elizabeth Cronin, Westchester County NY

February 3, 2014

To my beautiful cousin Gabe who will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Marie Ring xxx

Viki Angyal Gooch

February 3, 2014

We are heartbroken to hear the news of Gabe's passing. Rest in peace dear cousin. Although we haven't seen much of each other through the years, you were and are always in our hearts. Viki, Greg and Gabi Bácsi.

Beth Abrams

February 3, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in reading our words and knowing that we are here for you. All my love to you Beth (munchkin)

Mary Keane

February 3, 2014

Dearest Gabe, An Irish Blessing-Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you. You will live forever in our hearts. Until we meet again... With Love- The Keane Family

alex farber

February 3, 2014

When I heard the news this week of Gabe's passing my heart truly broke. I haven't seen him in a few years but I will always remember him as a gentle and sweet soul. He had a special warmth about him that made even a friend of a friend feel like HIS best friend. I've never met a person like that in my life. He was one of those rare charismatic individuals who no matter how much time elapses you can never forget. With a heavy heart I say Good bye my friend , you were truly one of a kind.. alex

February 3, 2014

Erick, there are no words to express grief at the loss of a loved one, thinking of you and your family. Stephanie

Aisling Mooney

February 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love Aisling,Elaine and Sinead xx

February 3, 2014

Love , Peace & Prayers to the Mero Family , with love , Donna

Mike & Michele DeMatteo

February 3, 2014

Heaven got another angel .. Our hearts go out to the Mero family. Gabe may you rest in peace . You will be missed & live forever in our memories .

Kenneth Trank

February 3, 2014

Most of my memories of Gabe is from when Mark and I were kids growing up. Always smiling and joking with us , always very positive when i saw him. Always had time to say hello to you and ask how your doing. "Hope you an my brother ain't getting in any trouble ,because yo I'll tro you all beatens that's 1,2,an tree beatens" Mark an my self just laughing with him an trying to imitate. Last time I saw him was in college and he was saying "I'm glad your not sitting on your brain or I woulda trown you a beaten " laughing and smiling . From what I can tell on his short time an all of what family and friends have said , he lived life well to have touched so many . God bless you Gabe , you made us smile and laugh with you.

Derek Leahy

February 3, 2014

Sad times indeed - RIP Gabe

February 3, 2014

Dearest Gabe :
I have been weeping on and off the entire weekend.
This is the first time in my life thus far that I have experienced the loss of someone I called a friend.
I will never forget outr time together as tough Litigators at DK & A.
You brought a smile to my face every time i saw you come into the office after court, cook up your lunch - pork chops, peas, etc], not to mentionobserving from the next office over from yours, the 'traffic' of phone calls you received - and you know from who/whom.
As the Senior Trial Attorney in Larry's office, I observed you during trial on a few occasions and was amazed that you werte so relaxed, so at home during any given trial, at peace with the effort you were putting forth.
Lisa nd I had the privilege of attending your wedding reception a few short years ago.
We had a blast and I was thinking about the affair the entire weekend.
I remember how much you loved your daughter, how much you loved your Dad, how much of a family guy you were.
You were my friend.
The ultimate irony is that I was going to call you this week or next to catch up with you[this is true].
I called your cell phone this past Friday to hear your voice one last time.
The Good Lord knows that at the end, you had several crosses to bear.
Rest easy my friend.
Your daughter will be fine, your friends will be fine, your brothers and nieces and nephews will be fine.
As for me, I will always remember the times that I confided in you regarding conflicts I was having with Lisa, conflicts with other family members, etc. You always had a calming influence on me , and I could always expect to laugh with you whenever we met in court after our days of working together.
On this snowy Monday morning in Westchester, I try to put into perspective your life, and death.
You helped me become a calmer person, you made this world a better place during the short time that you were here, you brought love, friendship, humor, compassion to this Earth.
You belong to the ages Gabe- hard to let go but warm memories, warm feelings, somewhat cushion the blow of your passing.
I will miss you very much.
Take Care.
Oh, and when you meet my DAD up there in Heaven, tell him that I miss him very much after all these 23 years without him, and finally, tell him that we were friends.
Until we meet again,
Your Friend,
Robert[a/k/a Mr. S].

Elayne Nole

February 3, 2014

We are so sorry to see such a great guy be taken from this world so soon. Angels were calling for another good soul. RIP Gabe

Karen Shabman

February 3, 2014

Gabe I will miss your smile and just the way you made people feel when you were around. Heavens gain is our LOSS
Karen Shabman

Alison Byrne

February 3, 2014

My beautiful cousin I will never forget you ,,,,until we meet again I will always love you xxx

paula graham

February 3, 2014

Rip Gabriel. May God look after ur family and guide them through this hard time.

Jackie Ring

February 3, 2014

My darling cousin you will be greatly missed by all your family in Ireland xx

Marion Tucker

February 3, 2014

There are no words to describe how we feel about losing Gabe, we will always remember him as a beautiful handsome man. May he rest in peace with Auntie Marie and Uncle Gabe, all our love from Dublin.

Donna McCauley

February 3, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Mero family. Rest in Peace dear Gabe

February 3, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, Erick, and for that of your family. Karen let me know. There are no words. x Ann C.

Kathy Moriarty

February 3, 2014

To a sweet and gentle soul on Earth and now in Heaven we light this candle as a symbol of our love and affection for you. Be at eternal peace dear friend. Love forever and ever Mikey and Kathy Moriarty

Patti Mockler

February 3, 2014

Gabe, so sad to hear you left us all too soon. I will always remember your warm smile. God bless your family during this heart breaking time.

February 3, 2014

A gentle,sweet and wonderful man. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. May he rest in peace. All our love, Kathy and Mike Moriarty God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change,the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. They will be done not my will be done. Amen

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