Robert J. Gabriel of Churchville, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Mary E. Seitter Gabriel.

Born in Philadelphia, Robert was the son of the late Harry and Ida Callahan Gabriel.

Robert was a proud veteran of the Navy who served during World War II.  He was a plumber by trade, an avid golfer, a professional Bowler, but above all he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grand father and great grandfather.  Robert will be greatly missed and always adored by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love him. 

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his loving children and their spouses; Harry Gabriel of Churchville, Robert J. Gabriel Jr. and Kathleen of Brigantine, NJ, Michael J. Gabriel and Mary Victoria of Perkasie, Mary Claire Castor and Robert of Mount Airy, MD, Lawrence J. Gabriel and Deborah of Bensalem, Joseph Gabriel and Christine of Churchville, Glenn J. Gabriel of Selmer, TN, and Thomas J. Gabriel of Churchville.  He is also survived by his sister Jacqueline Ryan, 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Robert’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. (at Tanyard Rd.)  Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020.