GABRIEL, ALBIN F.

Albin F. Gabriel, 81, of Warrenville, who was awarded the Purple Heart when he served in the Marines during World War II, died of pneumonia Thursday [May 27, 1999] in Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield. Mr. Gabriel was born and raised in Chicago, said his daughter Donna Seiberlich. He served in the Pacific fleet during the war, she said. After the war, Mr. Gabriel worked as a printer for the Produce Reporter Co. in Wheaton for 18 years. He also lived in Winfield. In addition to his daughter, Mr. Gabriel is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bernice; another daughter, Sister Noel; two sons, Rev. John and Lawrence; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Leonard Memorial Home, 3 S 532 Batavia Rd., Warrenville. A mass will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 0 S 233 Church St., Winfield.