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Guido J. "Giggy" Gabriel Sr.

1929 - 2024

Guido J. "Giggy" Gabriel Sr. obituary, 1929-2024, Rensselaer, NY

BORN

1929

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Ave

Rensselaer, New York

Guido Gabriel Obituary

Gabriel, Guido J. "Giggy" Sr.
TROY - Guido J. "Giggy" Gabriel, Sr., age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1929 to the late Frederick V. and Pasqualena (Paisano) Gabriel, in Troy.
Guido attended St. Lawrence School and was a graduate of Troy High School. He was a businessman and owned Gabriel's White House Pizza, Pawling Ave. Liquor Store in Troy while working for the Ford Motor Company on Green Island for over 43 years.
He was a family man who adored his family, his children were his pride and joy. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor.
Guido is survived by his beloved children, Guido J. (Kate) Gabriel, Jr., James (Tammy) Gabriel, Patricia Gabriel Adee, Kathleen (the late Daniel) Rivet, Regina (Eric) Kniele, and Valerie (Michael Kolakovic) Gabriel. He is also survived by his brother, Frederick (Joan) Gabriel of Cape Cod, Mass., and his adored 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Guido was predeceased and will be reunited with his wife, Shirley T. (Soucey); his children, Michael Gabriel and Tina Gabriel Johnson; his brothers, Alfred, Anthony and Joseph Gabriel; and his sisters, Angeline Macutek, Maryann Assini and Ruth Connors; as well as his grandchildren, Jamie Combs and Kailyn Gabriel.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call to the W.J. Lyons Jr., Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer on Sunday April 21, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, from the funeral home at 9:30am and 10:30am at St. Joseph Church, 416 Third Street, Troy. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga, N.Y. 12866.
Condolence page can be found at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com



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Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2024.

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Michael P Marro

April 22, 2024

Michael ,we send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and the Gabriel family,so very sorry.Rest easy Mr.Gabriel.

mark malek

April 21, 2024

Dear Regina, Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Thinking of you.

Chuck Koch

April 21, 2024

My prayers and condolences to the Gabriel family and friends.

Dennis nagengast

April 21, 2024

I remember giggy from first st in Troy. Also worked with him at ford motor. He was one of the best. My prayers for him and his family.

Paul Gordon

April 21, 2024

Guido and Family-
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

Leo Carey

April 20, 2024

Fred,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your brother.

Alice (Fleming) Carpenter

April 20, 2024

Offering you prayers & comfort to help your family thru this time...."Froggy"
An old friend. From CCHS `61
Alice (Fleming) Carpenter

Shep and Patti

April 20, 2024

My condolences to a great man and his family. Look out for the cannon ball RIP

Mike picarillo

April 20, 2024

Guido and family sorry for your loss may he rest in peace

Bob and Sally Quinlan

April 20, 2024

Guido, Jimmy and Family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father. He surely will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you at this most difficult time.

L Robideau & Family

April 20, 2024

Sending condolences to the entire Gabriel family - May He Rest in Eternal Peace

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Apr

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Apr

22

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Apr

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

416 Third Street, Troy, NY

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W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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