Obituary of Gabriel Lawrence DeLuca

DELUCA, Gabriel Lawrence November 13, 1936 - October 27, 2020 We said goodbye to Gabe on Oct 27, 2020 after a life well-lived followed by a brief illness. Born Nov 13, 1936 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec to Frank & Filomena DeLuca, he is survived by his sister Nora DeLuca and his best friend and cousin Angela Casciato. Predeceased by his close cousin Robert Casciato (Judy). Gabe leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Shirley (nee Brennan), their daughter Danielle Moubarak (Georges) and son Stephen, as well as his grandsons William and Nicholas Moubarak. He was everyone’s favourite uncle and was loved dearly by the Brennan and Janisse families. His early years were spent in St. Catharines, where his family moved in 1944. He became a teacher and was head of the English Department at Denis Morris High School before being recruited to the University of Windsor’s Student Affairs Department in 1966. After 10 years in education, Gabe felt the call of opportunity to open Windsor’s first Tim Horton Donuts franchise in 1976, followed by another location and a few more entrepreneurial ventures over the coming years. In 1985 he found his passion for real estate and continued that profession for the next 28 years. Throughout his life, Gabe’s easygoing manner, loyalty, and sense of humour earned him many great friends. In particular, he will be missed by his beloved “Dodo Birds” group from university, who remain close to this day after over 50 years of friendship. Gabe’s passion for golf was fulfilled through years of membership at the Greater Windsor Golf Club. Gabe also contributed to the community in many ways, including Secretary of the Windsor Essex Hospital Planning Council for 9 years, and 2 years on the Board of Governors at Windsor Regional Hospital. We lost one of the good ones this week. As per Gabe's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Dougall) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca