Alfred J. Gabrielli, age 82, of Gallipolis, died Saturday morning March 12, 2005 at the Arbors of Gallipolis. Born on March 21, 1922 in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Costantino 'Gus' and Argentina Ricci Gabrielli. In addition to his parents he was preceded by 2 sisters, Ida Dickerson Costen, and Nellie Johnson, by 3 brothers, Albert 'Bill', Raymond and Joseph Gabrielli. Alfred retired in 1984 from the State Liquor Store in Gallipolis. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus (4th degree), the Old Time Chorus, was a charter member of the French City Barbershop Singers, Life member of the Gallipolis Elks Lodge, and was a avid bowler, who bowled in several leagues over the years.
Alfred is survived by his loving wife Jonnie Lou Baker Gabrielli who he married on May 28, 1973. Two step-children, Rose Marie Davis of Columbus, and Mike (Katrina) Northup of Gallipolis. A sister Vilma Vance of Columbus, 4 grandchildren, Wesley Davis, Jennifer and Jason Northup, and Jimmie Hamilton. A sister in law, Irma Gabrielli of Gallipolis, 11 nieces and nephews, Ronald (Kim) Belvins of Cypress, TX., Betty Gabrielli of Oberlin, Penny Sue (Larry) Coey of Elyria, James (Nancy) Blevins of Gallipolis, Terry (Lloyd) Danner of Gallipolis, Tina Lestrange of Columbus, Patsy (Paul) Coulson of Columbus, Kathy (William)Entsminger of Columbus, William (Pat) Vance of Columbus, Also survived by many great grandchildren and grand nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday March 16, 2005 at St. Louis Catholic Church with Monsinger William Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-9 PM. Devotional Services will be 8:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be, Bill Beagle, Jim Blevins, Mike Northup, Steve Patterson, Richard Vance, and William Vance. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the St. Louis Catholic Church Building Fund 85 State Street Gallipolis, OH 45631. To send condolences, please visit us at www.timeformemory.com/whw
