William J. Gabriel, Jr.
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William J. Gabriel, Jr., 81, of Coatesville, died on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Harrison Senior Living Center in Christiana, PA. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late William J. Gabriel, Sr. and Dorothy P. Hawk Gabriel.
Bill was an area resident most his life. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1953 to 1957. He was employed as a security officer by the former Lukens Steel Co. of Coatesville and later the West Chester University. He also was employed by Chester and Berks County as a Deputy Sheriff.
He was a member of the Parkesburg VFW, the VFW in Bellview, FL, life member of the Polish American Club and West End Fire Company both of Coatesville and St. Stephens Parish PNCC of Reading, PA.
He is survived by two sons; Brian C. Gabriel and wife Brenda of Lancaster and Kevin T. Gabriel of Coatesville, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters; Frances DiStefano and husband Vincent of Malvern, PA and Doris Tapkas and husband Jeffery of Millsboro, DE, nephews, nieces and many friends. He was preceded in death by one sister Carol Ann Gabriel.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA with the Reverend Edward D. Ratajack officiating. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing from 10:00 am to the time of the service.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Sorry to hear of Bill's passing ...
Doris, Fran & family .. Sorry to hear of Bill's passing; a million memories came to me when I read his obituary .. thinking of your Mom & Dad & of course, Carol Ann; thinking of you ..
With Caring & Heartfelt Sympathy
I had planned to visit Billy this weekend and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I’ll always cherish those memories of fun times spent with him, many of which include him laughing and telling jokes and stories. He would visit his Uncle Ted (and my mom) often and I can still see those two trying to best each other with their awful jokes and tall tales (most were so bad they were funny)! He and Ted were like two peas in a pod. We all had some good times back then, especially when he came to Mom and Ted's barbecues in the summer. Billy was a good friend and "cousin" and would do anything to help you if he could. He will always be remembered.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, strength to face the days ahead and memories to always hold dear to your hearts. Please know that you are all in my thoughts.
To Brian Kevin Doris Franny
I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing Mom and I were talking about you guys the other day
Please accept my deepest condolences my heart and prayers are being sent your way
I can just imagine billy dad and john harassing uncle Stanley once again.
Bill was such a great help to Gerrie and I when mom was being operated on in 1992. He held us up when we wanted to fall apart. I will never forget that.
Thank you for sharing him with us. I will never forget him.
Sending lots of love to all.
Beth. Sis