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James Gabel Obituary
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James J. Gabel, age 74, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Saturday morning, September 19, 2009 at the Wilson Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gabel, of Conklin; one daughter, Sydney Gabel, of Binghamton; one aunt, Theresa Kushner, of Binghamton; also several cousins. James was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a proud New York State Class Champion Horseshoe Pitcher.
Funeral Services will be held at the Sedlock Funeral Home Inc., 161 Clinton St., Binghamton on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Sedlock Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing may make memorial contributions in James' name to the charity of their choice. The family would also like to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff of South Tower 5 of Wilson Hospital for the care and compassion given to Jim.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Gabel
dolores valachovic
October 1, 2009
Dear Barb, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will always remember a happy smiling Jimmy asking "are we having fun yet?" when we were all in Hawaii.
Love, Dolly
September 26, 2009
Dear Barb and Sydney, I was deeply saddened to learn of Jim's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your daughter. Love, Lettie Ripic
Megan Barney
September 23, 2009
Sydney,
So sorry to hear about your father. You are in my thoughts.
Michael and JoEllen West
September 23, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Laurie DeMarco
September 23, 2009
Barb -
Thinking of you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you and Sydney.
Dave Dudack
September 23, 2009
Dear Sydney, Please accept my deepest sympathies at this most difficult time. I truly hope that you and your Mom are are okay at this most indescribable time in your lives. Even though it has been 5 years since I lost my Dad. I can still remember those most trying days of knowing that he was not there for me anymore. Just remember that he is always with you and watching out for you from above. If you need anything or just need to talk. I will be there for you. I will see you Wednesday morning. With My Deepest Sympathy and Love, Sincerely, Dave Dudack
September 22, 2009
Dear Barbara and Syndey, sorry about the loss of your husband/father. We will always remember him as a kind and thoughtful person. you are in our prayers and thoughts.may God give you comfort at this time. God bless jim and may he rest in peace. Bob and Alma Ryan and family.
Warren McCloe
September 22, 2009
Barb, I was truly sorry to hear that your husband had passed away. Your friends at Greenman (pool league)send their condolences.
September 22, 2009
Dear Barb and Syndey,
So sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith and Josie heggelke
bill tanner
September 22, 2009
Barb:
All my prayers at your time of need.
Worked with Jim for many years at the PO, he could always make me laugh and was one of the very few I was always glad to see.
Kym Lewis
September 22, 2009
Barb, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I will always remember him helping me when I first started working in the window section so many years ago. I hope he had many good retirement years.
Sue McMahon
September 22, 2009
Barb and Syd,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband/father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you through this most difficult time.
September 22, 2009
Dear Barb & Sydney, Bill and I want you to know how truly sorry we are about Jim's passing. He was a soft spoken, thoughtful man and he will be missed. If we can do anything to help you in the days to come - do not hesitate to ask. Mailmen are very special as we both know. We love you and our prayers and thoughts are with you both. Cheryl and Bill Tiffany
Robbie Centorani
September 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
nicole kocak
September 21, 2009
Sydney & family,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
The Kocak Family
September 21, 2009
Barb and Sydney,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Szedlock Jr. and Krissy Roberts
Dot & Jerry Davies
September 21, 2009
Dear Barb and Sydney. Was so sorry to hear that Jim had passed away. I didn't know him very well, but the few times I saw him at the bowlin lanes he was such a gentleman.I know you and Sydney have fond memories of your life with him. You are in Jerry and my prayers.
Becky & Jeremy Maus (Botting)
September 21, 2009
Barb,
I am sorry to hear about Jim. He was a wonderful person and i enjoyed playing Horseshoes with you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
E-STEP Bowling team
September 21, 2009
Dear Barbara and Sydney,
You are in our thoughts and prayers in your family time of sorrow.
September 21, 2009
STBA formerly BJC&E
Bob & Fran White
September 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 21, 2009
Barb
Mickey and I are very sad to hear of Jim's passing. We have memories of pitching shoes with you both.
May he rest in peace.
Know that we are keeping you in our prayers.
Mickey and Tami Zawiski
Madeline Tully
September 21, 2009
Dear Barbara and Sydney, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim (we all called him Gabel) at the EastSide Post Office Station. He was a great guy to work with. He had a dry humor that was appreciated by all around him. He will be missed by all of his friends and all of the customers that found him to be a wonderful break in their day.
September 21, 2009
Jim was our campus mailman for several years. We enjoyed our morning visits with him when he would update us about his trips with his daughter and his horseshoe contests. We were always trying to fatten him up! I will always remember that he was the person that told us about what was going on on 9-11 since he also served as our source of information about what was going on in the world outside of our basement office. We really missed him when he left campus and hoped he had time to enjoy himself. He spoke lovingly of his wife and daughter-they were his treasures!
Chris Knickerbocker
ingrid segrue
September 21, 2009
Sydney,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you during your time of sorrow.
Keesa Bess
September 21, 2009
Barb and Sydney,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please take your comfort in each other and those of us that are here for you.
Sincerely,
Keesa
Roger & Bev Botting
September 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 21, 2009
I will always remember visiting you and Uncle Jimmy pitching horseshoes. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Barbara and Sydney.
Love,
Vicki Chard
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