Joseph L. Gabriel Obituary (1938

Joseph L. Gabriel, affectionately known as "Gabe" by family and friends, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021. Born on October 20, 1938 to the late Nicholas and Theresa (nee: Traffican) Gabriel, he was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. He was a proud United States Army veteran, and a retiree of PNC Bank, where he worked as a purchasing agent for many years. Joseph enjoyed playing pinochle with his friends, and taking trips to Atlantic City to play craps and slots. He was also very interested in vintage cars. One of his proudest accomplishments was captaining his bowling team, the Satellites, to the championship in the Sons of Italys bowling league. He liked to travel with his wife, family, and friends. Joseph listened every day to oldies music by artists like Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, and others. When remembering him, his family recalls how loving, caring, generous, and considerate he was. He was also a devoted husband and father, and a devout Catholic. He assisted at Mass as an usher on Sundays.Beloved husband of 59 years to Jeannie (nee: Argento). Loving father to Donna (Mark) Momorella and dearest brother to the late Rita Campitelli. Brother-in-law of Anthony Capobianco, Sr., and uncle of Joseph (Chris) Campitelli and Anthony Capobianco, Jr.Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Friday morning, May 7, 2021, beginning at 10 AM at Epiphany of Our Lord Church (1121 Jackson St., Philadelphia, PA 19148). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.Memorial donations in his memory can be made to St. Judes Hospital for Children (501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105) or to Epiphany of Our Lord Church (1121 Jackson St., Philadelphia, PA 19148). Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery Yeadon PAUS viewing Friday, May 7, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Epiphany of Our Lord Church 1121 Jackson St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1035 Funeral Mass Friday, May 7, 2021 11:00 AM - Epiphany of Our Lord Church 1121 Jackson St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1035 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578