Thomas C. Gabel

Thomas C. Gabel passed away on October 24, 2019 at the age of 95. He was born on May 2, 1924, in Detroit; son of Harold and Frances (nee Brinker) Gabel. He was a WWII Veteran in the Army Engineering division. Tom worked for the City of Grosse Pointe Woods in administration for 35 years before retirement. He was active at St. Joan of Arc serving as an Usher for many years. Tom and his wife, Jackie (married 63 years), were avid square dancers and danced around the world. He was passionate about his gardening and won numerous beautification awards. He also enjoyed breeding and raising exotic birds and tropical fish. Mr. Gabel was predeceased by his loving wife Jackie in 2010. He was proud of his children Denise (Mike) Adams, Janette (Jim) Goes, Julie (Jim) Fritz, and Charles (Lisa) Gabel. He adored his grandchildren Elizabeth, Nick, Alex, Matt, Jaclyn, and Jessica. He was the great-grandfather of Jayden. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Prayers will be recited at 7 pm. Mr. Gabel will lie instate on Monday from 9:30 am until the time of the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Church 21620 Greater Mack St. Clair Shores. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Gabel's name to the Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

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