ABRAHAM WILLIAM GABRIEL

Gabe, as he was known to his family, friends, and students, passed from this life from complications due to Covid. A beloved teacher, gymnastic coach, and devoted Syracuse University fan, Gabe was truly a one of a kind individual who lived life fully and made friends everywhere he went. Whether Gabe was cruising on his Harley, training a young gymnast, playing cards with the guys at the club, or cheering on the Orange there was no doubt about his passion for life. Gabe earned the rank of Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corps. He loved his country, was proud to serve and upheld the values of the Corps throughout his life. Gabe was a devoted Christian who loved God and prayed for his family unceasingly. He was generous to those in need and was always willing to lend a hand. Gabe was a graduate of Central High School, received his Bachelor of Arts from LeMoyne College, and a Master of Arts from Syracuse University. Gabe spent over 30 years as a dedicated and inspirational teacher in the Syracuse City School District. Gabe loved teaching and studying history and was honored In Who’s Who of American Teachers. Gabe was a life-long learner who took every day as an opportunity to understand the world around him. He was an accomplished US Gymnastic Federation judge and a phenomenal gymnastic coach at Grant Junior High School and for 43 years at the West Side Gymnastics School. He is survived by his brothers, Phillip and Evelyn Gabriel (Camillus), Kenneth and Lynn Gabriel (Phoenix AZ), sister, Sharon and Richard Rossy (Montreal), and sister-in-law, Jewell Gabriel (Dewitt). Children Ralph (Laura) Gabriel (Nashville TN), James (Trudy) Gabriel (Columbia TN), William (Merideth) Gabriel (Camillus), and Kimberly (Jackie) Gabriel (St. Petersburg FL), 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and hundreds of friends and thousands of students whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Nettie Gabriel and brother, Charles Gabriel, nephew, Gabriel Rossy, and niece, Janna Lynch. Funeral services and burial in Oakwood Cemetery were held privately. Visit Gabe’s tribute page at www.bagozzitwins.com to view the recorded service. The family will have a public celebration of life event for Gabe later in the spring at a time to be announce at www.bagozzitwins.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse, NY 13215. BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME has care of arrangements. Please share online memories and tributes at www.bagozzitwins.com. ***Our family would like to honor our father, your teacher, your coach, your coworker, and your friend Abraham "Gabe" Gabriel by creating a scholarship in his name at his beloved Syracuse University. We would like to help an aspiring education major fund their education at SU. In order to do that we will need a minimum of $100,000 to create a lasting legacy for a man who poured his life into his students and athletes. Our father touched many thousands of people through his teaching and coaching. If you would consider giving back to help continue his work and bring his legacy to life we would greatly appreciate it. Please spread the word and reach out to those you know would want to say thank you to Gabe for all he has done for so many. PLEASE DONATE AT: httpds://gofund.me/77f37ba1

ABRAHAM WILLIAM GABRIEL

June 23, 1936 - February 5, 2021