Obituary for Mary Gabriel
Mary Gabriel, a devoted woman of God, passed peacefully on October 1, 2022. A beloved wife, loving mother, grand-mother, great-grand-mother, community leader, and friend to many she will leave an indelible mark on all the lives she touched. Funeral services will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Babylon, NY on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00am, with a viewing on Friday between 5pm and 8pm.
(For full obituary go to Lindenhurst or HD Oliver websites for more)
Her dedication to her church and family served as an inspiration to all who knew her. Her passion, love, and determination served as an example for living a life of excellence through service in the community and trust in God. Mary was a co-founder of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Babylon, NY, and was active in all ministries most notably the Parish Council, Choir, and Philoptochos. While residing in New York, she served her local church as both President of the local parish council, and Philoptochos chapter, she was then elected to serve as President of the national Philoptochos organization with chapters in North and South America. In 2003 Mary moved to Virginia Beach joining the Virginia Beach St Nicholas Greek Orthodox community family. Mary was respected and revered for her leadership and for all her accomplishments through her service to Jesus Christ.
Pre-deceased by her husband of 40 years, George Gabriel, having immigrated from Kastoria, Greece/Morphou, Cyprus, together they had three children, Evelyn(Steve), George(Maureen), and Nick(Brian). Mary poured into her family and was prouder than a mother could be at all they would accomplish. Besides their professional accomplishments, Mary was beyond proud of the families they created – three grandchildren Matthew and Nicole(George), and Philip(Evelyn). Continuing to grow the family, Matthew(Teresa) would go on to give Mary three great-grandchildren Eva, Layla, and Luke, and Nicole(Chris) would give her two more, Noelle and Hallie. Together the family grieves for the loss of their beloved matriarch.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to one of the churches listed below:
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – 200 Great East Neck Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – 621 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(For full obituary go to Lindenhurst or HD Oliver websites for more)
Her dedication to her church and family served as an inspiration to all who knew her. Her passion, love, and determination served as an example for living a life of excellence through service in the community and trust in God. Mary was a co-founder of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Babylon, NY, and was active in all ministries most notably the Parish Council, Choir, and Philoptochos. While residing in New York, she served her local church as both President of the local parish council, and Philoptochos chapter, she was then elected to serve as President of the national Philoptochos organization with chapters in North and South America. In 2003 Mary moved to Virginia Beach joining the Virginia Beach St Nicholas Greek Orthodox community family. Mary was respected and revered for her leadership and for all her accomplishments through her service to Jesus Christ.
Pre-deceased by her husband of 40 years, George Gabriel, having immigrated from Kastoria, Greece/Morphou, Cyprus, together they had three children, Evelyn(Steve), George(Maureen), and Nick(Brian). Mary poured into her family and was prouder than a mother could be at all they would accomplish. Besides their professional accomplishments, Mary was beyond proud of the families they created – three grandchildren Matthew and Nicole(George), and Philip(Evelyn). Continuing to grow the family, Matthew(Teresa) would go on to give Mary three great-grandchildren Eva, Layla, and Luke, and Nicole(Chris) would give her two more, Noelle and Hallie. Together the family grieves for the loss of their beloved matriarch.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to one of the churches listed below:
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – 200 Great East Neck Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church – 621 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451