Contributions to the tribute of Gabriel N. Marotto

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mary czachur posted a condolence

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Jean, I was so sorry to hear of Gab's passing. I din't know about it until Saturday or Dave and I would have been at the funeral and mass. I don't think anyone from UMDNJ knew abut his death either or I would have heard from someone. They will be equally as shocked about it. If you have a moment please give me a call (732-469-1139) I don't have your number to call you. Mary

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Don & Stephanie posted a condolence

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Nothing but wonderful thoughts of our neighbor of 35 years. We could not have asked for better neighbors than Gabe & Jean. Gabe always had a joke for Don. We will miss him dearly.

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Mary Borges posted a condolence

Thursday, January 31, 2013

There are no words to express how sad it is to lose someone so dear. I will remember Uncle (cousin) Gabe always and his stories of working on Staten Island telling me how to pick out fruits...and playing together with my mom in Bulls Head. I know there is a special place in Heaven for all the wonderful dads in the world and I know he is there.

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Lisa posted a condolence

Thursday, January 31, 2013

I have many great memories of my Dad but there a few extra special ones that I cherish. When I was young we use to go to Ortely Beach every August for a week vacation. My Mom and I use to drive down early Saturday morning and my Dad would drive down after work. I would sit on the split rail fence out in front of the house and wait for him. I remember getting so excited and yelling to my Mom "Daddy's here" when I saw him coming down the street. He would also take me crabbing just us. When we got home and it was time to cook the crabs. I would sit outside because i hated the smell. I never ate the crabs I just loved going with my Dad. I will never forget one year when I was 6 or 7 I wanted a Raggedy Ann doll that you could win on Seaside's boardwalk on one of the wheels. He tried several times that night while we were there with no luck. As we were leaving I remember it was late and i was so tired he stopped and tried one more time. He said "this is my last quarter". I was standing with my back to the stand starring out at the beach when he called me. I turned around and he handed me this huge Raggedy Ann doll. I think the smile on his face might have been bigger than mine!!!! I still have that doll, her stuffing is coming out in some places but i will alway cherish her. Dad you worked so hard and you took such. good care of us. I know how much you loved us. I was so blessed to have you for my Dad. I love you, Dad. I will miss you every day. I know you will always be there watching over us like always. Xoxoxo

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Ryan Millroy posted a condolence

Thursday, January 31, 2013

I will miss my grandfather so much. Pop pop as I called him and I were very close. The best times with him were our crabbing mornings on my summer vacations. We would get up early in the morning and go to wawa grab breakfast and head to Chadwick island and sit on the open bay and talk and catch crabs. Me and him had the best times doing this. Our car rides were also special. He would always ask,"wanna take a ride" and we would go wherever just me and him. Love ya pop pop. You'll be missed.

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Sarah Ely posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The first time I brought my first "real" boyfriend over to meet Uncle Gabe (my Godfather as well), he answered the door with a sledge hammer! He looked him right in the eye while bouncing the sledge hammer into his fist and said "so, your dating my God daughter?" I have never forgotten that memory! Another favorite is walking over to their rented beach house from my parents beach house in Ocean Beach early in the morning on summer vacations for jelly donuts! I couldn't have been more then 5, but I still remember that so fondly. Miss you Uncle Gabe. XOXOXO

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Linda & Donny Schaefer posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Dear Jean and Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of Gabe's passing. He was a good guy with a grand sense of humor. I hope all your memories will help you through the difficult times. Take care Linda Farino Schaefer

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Liz Dennis posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

My husband and I moved into our home in Lake Hiawatha 34years ago.The first time my brother Gabe came to see us he came through the front door and proceeded to fall on the floor with an arrow that he held by his chest; an Indian shot him on the way into our house.lol!

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Janice Chichelo posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

While I am very thankful for the many fond memories I have of Uncle Gabe (Christmas Eves, his Easter Bread, and many, many sun-filled days on Ortley Beach and crabbing), the one memory that stands out the most was when he brought a real Christmas Tree to our house when I was about 12 years old. It was our first real tree and it started our real-tree tradition until the day I started my own family. Thanks for all the great memories! Rest in Peace! Love, your niece Janice

Gabriel N. Marotto

1939 - 2013

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