Peacefully passed away at Mackenzie Health Care Centre, Richmond Hill, on Thursday, April 11, 2019, Sante Gabrielli, in his 71st year. Loving father and father-in-law of Mark and Helen, Daniel and Lisa, Nicholas and Dana. Fondly remembered by their mother Nadia. Proud Nonno of Nina, Luke, Mary, Angelina, and Matteo. Eldest brother of Umberto, Gino, and Johny.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday evening 6 – 8 p.m., and Tuesday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 6 – 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 100 Bainbridge Avenue, Woodbridge on Wednesday morning, April 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 7300 Hwy 27, Woodbridge.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Amin Makari
Our deepest condolences for your loss , he was a great man and will be missed . Our thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Rock – Base Construction
Sandro
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to the entire Gabrielli family.
Sandro Lasorda
Sandy Bresnai
Angelo & Silvana Gabrielli
It is with a heavy heart losing an amazing cousin like you. So many wonderful family get togethers, all of of our childhood memories. I will always hold you close to my heart. You will be so sadly missed. Loving you always Angelo
Martin Allain
I am saddened to hear of Sante’s passing.
As an operating engineer I worked with him professionally. Sante was a skilled crane operator, rigger and highly competent as a Tower Crane Erector /Dismantler specialist. He was also a thoughtful , kindhearted family man who always had tidbits of wisdom to share with a warm smile, a laugh , and a joyful glimmer in his eye.
The Tower Crane Industry in the Greater Toronto Area has lost a key figure.
He will be missed and remembered fondly by those of us who knew and respected him
My deepest condolences to the Gabrielli Family.
Rest In Peace Sante… Martin Allain
Vanessa Morum
Sending love and light to the Gabrielli family during this difficult time. Sante was my God father, and although we weren’t as close as we used to be when I was younger I knew he’d always be there should I need anything. Rest in peace, Sante.
Nicolas Mujica
Sante
Thank you for your service in getting our cranes up and down for all those years. May you finally Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolences to the Gabrielli family.
Sante Gabrielli
Our deepest condolences for the family he was a great man and friend! He will be missed! Domenic & Linda Dambrosio, Hy-Arch Construction
Mario cinelli
So sorry for the lost our deepest condolences
To all gabrielli family
Our prayers will be with you
Mario Cinelli family
Diana Giorno
Our deepest condolences to the Gabrielli family.
We are so very saddened by the loss of Sante.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
the Giorno Family
Jenni, Rob and family
Sante your memory will live on through the memories we have of you. Sending strength and love to the entire Gabrielli family during this time.
Our deepest condolences
Daniel Raviele
I was truly sorry to hear about the passing of Sante. I had the pleasure of working with. My condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Moira Wong
My deepest condolences to the Gabrielli family. I am very sorry for your loss of a dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather.
Iole Visca
Sante, sei stato per me il fratello piu bravo. Mi hai voluto bene e ti ho voluto bene e continueremo. Il dono che Dio ti ha dato l’ai messo a nostra disposizione. Chi hai fati sentire felice di averti avuto in mezzo a noi. Sei stato grande nell’aiutare tutti, nella carità, nella fratellanza, nell grande amore verso tutti.
Ti dico arrivederci con la speranza che un giorno ci rivedremo.
Con tanto amore,
Roberto & Lina Di Giulio
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Hope your loving memories help you during this difficult time.
Victoria Johansen
My deepest condolences to the Gabrielli family I wish you all peace and love in your loss
Victoria Johansen
The Dametto Family
So saddened to hear of the loss of Sante. Our deepest condolences to the Gabrielli Family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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To a man I called my hero. In body, mind and spirit. You were a shining star to those that truly knew you, a path to greatness, a mentor, and a prime example of what a person really should be. Honourable.
You were a man that looked out for, and took care of everyone that crossed your path. An undeniably selfless man that always gladly put others ahead of himself and never expected anything in return. Ever.
You will be sadly missed. Your love may have not been vocalized, but definitely evident.
You are, and always will be, greatly missed. More than any words can ever express. More than any emotion can be conveyed. We lost a hero.
A man that worked hard, not for himself, but for others. A man that always saw windows of opportunity, not for himself, but for others.
May your memory be eternal, your presence always felt, and your name always resonate with love and honour.
Rony Lowy
My personal condolence to the Gabrielli family and to Nick, Daniel, Mark, Helen that I work with them and their Father.
Sante was a good person, a pleasure and joy to have him as a good friend.
I have no words , I personally lost a good and honest friend.
Rony
Chuck Luciano
My thoughts are with the Gabrielli family. My sincere and heart felt condolences . Sante , in the 40 years that I‘ve known you , you have been a friend and not just a work colleague. You will be missed.
Dan Della Libera
My deepest condolences to you and your family. He will be missed.
Shawn Naroo
Sincere and deepest condolences to the family. I only knew Sante for about 3 years but in that time he was able to reflect some really great attributes. He was a very kind and genuine man with a golden heart. He would always treat me with love and affection like he treated everyone. I always looked upto him as a person who was really determined and focused in the professional as well as personal life. Sante Gabrielli was a great man and will missed by all. May God rest his soul in peace and give him a special place in heaven.
Steve & Mary Croteau
Our condolences on your loss. He will always be remembered as a gentle man, willing to share his experience and wisdom to any and all. He was a quiet pillar of strength for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Dave Zakos
I was shocked and saddened when I heard of your loss. I would like to express my sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time. Sante will dearly be missed by all.
Bob Biggart
My sincere condolences to the Gabrielli family. Be strong for each other at this very sad time.
Frank
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family… I’m so sorry for your loss, Sante was a great person I will always remember his smile.
Jerry Cucchiara
Our deepest condolences to the entire Family ,during these hard ships thinking of great family memories will help .
Jerry Cucchiara and Family
Ferruccio Mauti
First and foremost, my sincerest condolences to the entire Gabrielli family for such a great loss. My heart is with you.
Sante and I met fifty four years ago, spent much time together as teenagers and young adults, and our similarities and values created a bond that could not be broken by time or life’s events. There were larger spans of time between our meetings in our later years, but the continuity of our thoughts of one another made it feel like we had just met the day before whenever we saw one another. It was something very, very special and my thoughts of Sante will continue uninterrupted.
Those that were close to him would know that his sometimes gruff exterior was completely overshadowed by the size of his heart and his integrity. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him, knew of him, and those that had the privilege and benefit of spending time with him.
In the many discussions of out younger years, Sante always believed that there was more to life than met the eye in the physical world. I sincerely hope that he was right and that he is now part of the vision that was so dear to him.
He was a special man that will be remembered forever.
Ferruccio Mauti
Frank Verbari
My sincerest condolences to the entire Gabrielli family during this difficult time. Although it had been some time since I saw Sante, I remember his kindness and gentle nature. I know that he will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Frank and Mary Verbari
L. GABRIELLI
It has been 8 days since I last saw you, spoke to you, hugged you or just sat in your presence. I miss you! I really, really miss you.
I missed the sound of your voice, your footsteps when you came to visit, with a big smile on your face. I miss your voice! I wish we could talk right now, I miss… Your words of wisdom, advice, your sense of humor, and the sound of your laughter with your funny comments.
I remember when we met 10 years ago on a job site, we started talking for hours just about life and how much I’ve enjoyed your company and felt like I knew you for years.
You have taught me so much and left me with wonderful memories, not just with me but you’ve left people with a lot of good memories of you. It gives me a feeling of warmth inside to hear these things about you and inspires me to be the kind of daughter/person you’d be proud of.
Bubba, I promise that I will pass on your wise words to my girls and keep your memories alive for the rest of my life.
Thank you, Bubba. Thank you for your love. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for being a good, hard working human being who encouraged me to be the best person I can be and to do the best I can in everything I wish to achieve with no regrets. So thank you for that.
Mostly, thank you for being not just my father-in-law but my father. I love you.
I will not say goodbye cause I know you never liked goodbyes.
Bubba, may you rest in peace until we meet again.
The Guerra Family
We would like to express our sincere condolences for your family’s loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love being expressed during this difficult time, a true testiment at how someone so special can never be forgotten.
Jason Dadina
Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Gabrielli family. Sante was a kind hearted man and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
The Dadina Family.
Lisa Medeiros
My deepest condolences to the Gabrielli family. I am deeply saddened to hear of Santes passing. I will always remember him as such a strong hard-working man who was very intelligent and very genuine. He was kind, witty, generous, a storyteller, funny, and would always challenge you to think outside “the norm” I will always remember our conversations. You will truly be missed.
Mary Gabrielli
Dear Nonno,
It has not been that long since you’ve left us and I miss you more than you know.
You meant the world to me and you still do. I will always remember you and carry you in my thoughts and heart.
Thank you for always being there for me and believing in me.
I know that you are watching over me right now.
Fly high Nonno.
You will never be forgotten, you will always be loved and be remembered by many.
I love you.
Mark Wojcik
I am deeply saddened after learning about Sante’s passing and would like to express my deepest condolences to Gabrielli family. He will be missed.
Linda Quaranto
There are no words to take away the sadness when you lose someone you love. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Rick Mauti
Sincerest condolences to the Gabrielli family on the sudden passing of a stoic man, Sante.
May he be always remembered for his strength and perseverance in his presence, his convictions, beliefs, his rhetoric – but mostly, in the love he effortlessly bestowed to his family.
His memory remains immovable – such as he was – in every way.
God bless him and those that loved him dearly.
Nina Bugera
John 3:17
God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world might be saved through him.
Not too long ago, Nonno told me that should I ever need anything, that’d he be there as soon as possible, and that I could always call him. Even in life he was a guardian angel. I believe I never saw him put himself ahead of anyone. He was such a pure human being. He loved deeply, but quietly. He worked hard, so that others didn’t have to. He put himself last so others could feel like they were first. He was one of the smartest men I knew, we could talk for hours.
He was able to show your worth, and make you feel so important whenever you saw him. You could see it in his eyes and smile how much he wanted for you to be happy, to have peace.
He once came to me saying “Nina, did you know that nothing is everything and everything is nothing?”
I hadn’t a clue what that meant at the time. I had come to believe it meant that if you believed in everything, that you will fall for nothing. But if you believed in nothing, you fall for everything.
He believed, wholeheartedly. Especially in those surrounding him.
But maybe I still don’t understand that ideaolgy of nothing being everything.
I had too many questions to ask him.
Too many philosophical arguments that I had to have with him.
I will miss you Nonno.
I love you. Forever & always.
-Nina
florabel
My deepest sympathy to the family . God has promised:” And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry ,nor pain be anymore . The former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 a wonderful hope for our loved one dies.