Avis de décès de Nunzio-John Gabriel

Nunzio John Gabriel, 81, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 29, 2009, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Albany on August 20, 1928, he was the son of the late Louis, Sr. and Antoinette (Pape) Gabriel. He was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Roessleville High School in Colonie. He worked for many years on his family's farm in Colonie and later ran Gabriel's Food Center, upper State St., with his brothers. He retired from A.J. Rinella Wholesale Produce. John enjoyed golf and bowling, but his greatest joy was his family. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Rita (nee: Stanziano) Gabriel; his children, Lori (Rick) Hildenbrandt of Colonie, Dana (Jay) Ziamandanis of Colonie, Michael Gabriel of Schenectady and Christine (Anthony) Guidarelli of Colonie; two brothers, Louis (Margaret) Gabriel, Jr. of Colonie and Vito Gabriel of Colonie; his grandchildren, Jamie (Tamara) Hildenbrandt, Andrew Hildenbrandt, Niki (Jamie) Tebbano, Leah Ziamandanis, Matthew, Lindsey and Andrea Guidarelli; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Hildenbrandt and Alexandria Tebbano; two sisters-in-law, Nancy and Peggy Gabriel, both of Colonie; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a son, John Gabriel; and two brothers, Mario and Loreto Gabriel. The family will receive relatives and friends, Tuesday from 10 until 12 noon at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in Our Lady of Angels, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308. To express condolences visit scott-barbieri.com.