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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Valentine F. Gabriel

Valentine F. Gabriel, 88, of Fruitland Park, FL passed away July 10, 2019.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he came to this area 4 years ago from Long Island, NY.  He was a retired cabinet and countertop business owner and a US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Catherine; daughter, Valerie Bedford; son, Gary Gabriel; grandchildren, Jessica, John, Louis, Allison and Charles; great grandchildren, Henry, Ella Mae, Ava Grace and Alex.  He was preceded in death by his brother and sister.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church 5323 E. Co. Rd. 462 Wildwood, FL 34785 on Thursday, July 25th at 10AM.  Inerment will follow at Florida National Cemetery.

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