Dave Lucas Gabourel, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Saturday August 28th, 2021, at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. He was 68. Born in Dangriga, Belize, he was the son of the late Lloyd Gabourel and Lucia Lucas Franzua. He was a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School in Jersey City, NJ. A U. S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Gabourel attained the rank of Seaman. He was employed as a technician for ADT for over 20 years. Proceeding this, he was employed at the Wiz for 6 years where he later retired in 2011. Dave leaves behind to cherish his loving memory: his sisters Theresa, Porphelia and Christine Gabourel; three beloved children: Damian Gabourel and spouse, Gabrielle Gabourel-Taylor and spouse and Abigail Gabourel. He also leaves behind one granddaughter, Brooklyn Taylor. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
All are invited to gather, remember and celebrate Dave’s life on Thursday September 16th at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ae. Phila., PA 19135 (between Unruh & Knorr Sts.) You may visit and comfort Dave’s family during the viewing from 11:30AM-12:00PM. There will be a service in the funeral home from 12:00PM-1:00PM. Burial with Military Honors to follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery.