Robert F. Gabriel, 64, formerly of Franklin, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was the former husband of Mary Ann (Carlow) Gabriel of Franklin.
Born in Boston, Aug. 10, 1944, a son of the late Robert and Rita (Hurley) Gabriel, he was raised and educated in South Boston.
Until retiring, he worked as a fitter for Boston Local #550 Automated Sprinkler Union.
He was an avid golfer and a member of the West Palm Beach Elks, and a former member of the Franklin Elks.
He is also survived by two sons, Robert J. and Michael J. Gabriel of Franklin; a daughter, Jacqueline Gabriel; and two grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin, Saturday, at 9 a.m.
Calling hours at the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., www.franklinfuneral.com, are Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory, sent to the Robert F. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Dean Bank, 21 Main St., Franklin, MA 02038, would be appreciated.