Monday, February 23, 2009
I met Gabe at my first summer job in high school at the Skylon Tower. He became a close friend teaching me to dream big and enjoy the finer things in life like Good Food, Good Conversation and Good Friends. I attribute some of my success to Gabe who always had a kind word of encouragement. He treated me and my family very well for 30 years.
He loved life and it showed. Every time I made it back to Niagara Falls, Gabe & Joni made time to meet with me. On my last trip we had a wonderful lunch at Carparcio with Joni and Jane at Gabe's side. As always the conversation was great and Gabe had more than a comment or two about the food and service :)
We laughed and took pictures. He gave me grief about my Hummer. As some of the other comments have stated Gabe loved a good debate, just for the sake of the debate. He often took the other side to challenge you. I left the parking lot smiling as always.
Gabe thank you for 30 plus years of friendship. You will be greatly missed, but your spirit lives on in our pictures, memories and hearts.
Joni--Thank you for standing strong for all these years as Gabe battled for his life. I know it wasn't easy many, many days. Your devotion is something I'll always remember.
Jane--Gabe loved you more than you'll ever know. I'm so glad he got to see his Grand Child before leaving us.
Tom--Gabe was so proud of you. If you could only have heard him talk about your accomplishments with others. You should be very proud to call him Dad.
I'm hear if you need an ear to listen or someone to cry with.
Love,
Gregory Cleary
