Mr. Gabriele Gabe Falvo Citrigno

Gabriel “Gabe” Falvo-Citrigno, born in Calabria, Italy, entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the age of 76, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by his loving family. Gabe was predeceased by his parents Gabriele Falvo and Rosina Mirabelli, his adopted parents, Uncle Carmine Citrigno and Aunt Marietta Falvo, siblings Maria Lupia, Gino Ferraiuolo, Franca Cerenzia, all of Niagara Falls, Ontario. He is also survived by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Rossana, his mother in law Elena Iacomini, his loving children Marisa Banister, Gabe, Jr. and Sandra Citrigno, son in law Joe Banister, loving grandchildren Robert and Ryan Banister and many loving relatives and friends. Gabe lived a full life centered on family, friends and activities. He arrived in San Jose from Italy in 1952 and lived his entire life in the west San Jose area. Gabriel worked as a wine entrepreneur and merchandiser for such distinguished wineries in the Santa Clara Valley as San Martin and Filice Wineries and more recently the Weibel, Mirassou and Savannah Chanelle Wineries. Words often used to describe Gabe were friendly, positive, caring, honest and sensitive. He always treated others with dignity and respect. He was immensely proud of his Italian culture and his passions included Italian-American social groups such as the Peninsula Social Club of San Mateo and Figli Di Calabria Club of San Jose. A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 pm, Thurs, June 10th, at Lima Family Chapel, 466 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara 95050 and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Fri, June 11th at St Lucy Catholic Church, 2350 Winchester Blvd, Campbell 95008 and interment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery also on Friday.

Arrangements under the direction of Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, Santa Clara, CA.