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Gabriel Timpano Gabriel Timpano a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend "Superman". April 19, 1923 brought to this earth a truly special angel, Gabe Timpano, who in his short 92 years would touch and positively impact so many people in the simplest but most everlasting ways one could ever imagine. Gabriel came to America, as a U.S. citizen, at the age of 7 with his 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Upon graduating from high school, in 1945, Gabe memorized the eye chart in order to pass his physical so he would be accepted into the military. He was a D-Day plus 4 and fought from Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge where Gabe was injured, leading to an honorable discharge. For Gabe, it was an honor and importance for him to protect and respect the freedoms of the United States. Upon returning from war, Gabe enrolled in Union College, pursuing an Engineering Degree. He worked for IBM for over 30 years as a customer engineer; sales engineer; installation planning coordinator for the 700 and 7000 series, product planning and marketing and the BMEWS (ballistics missile early warning system). With Tootsie Roll Lollypops in hand, Gabe managed the Personal Computer Department 6 years before Apple announced theirs. Sixty-seven years ago, on August 29th, Gabe married his one and only true love, Josephine, whom he cherished and adored. Gabe was so proud of his wife; she was his life and made him whole. They have three daughters, Tina (Betina) and David Romano of Raleigh, NC; Toby (Mary Anne) and Tom Puzio of Sparta, NJ; and Tami (Linda Jean) John Wacker of Fishkill, NY. Gabe's grandchildren were his greatest joys. Jason Romano and his sister, Grace Romano and her husband, Matt Sheppard of Raleigh, NC; the five Puzio children, Joseph with his girlfriend Kate of Philadelphia; Natalie and Matt (Busacca) of Brick, NJ; Adriana and Dave Smith; Dana and her fiance Ryan and Tommy with his girlfriend, Diana all of the Sparta, NJ area; Michael Wacker and his wife, Samantha of Wappingers Falls, NY and Tina and TJ (Maloney) of Poughkeepsie, NY. Distance did not keep him from teaching them the finer lessons of life: "Don't worry if you have no milk-cereal is always better with ice cream anyway". "It is important to sample fruit and candy from the grocery bins before you buy". Grandpa's smiling greeting of "Hi Ya Kiddo" always meant-I'm ready to hear all about your life and I love you. Auriela Maloney, just 18 months and his first great- granddaughter, will always remember his "tweeting" of her nose. And Gianna Busacca, his second great-great granddaughter of 8 months, will treasure his comment "Stick with me kid". But Gabe's inner being belonged to his many charities and the Cursillo movement of his church. It was there, he worked unselfishly and so happily to assist anyone, anywhere in need while spreading the work of "The Good Lord". He was also a member of The Three Mustard Seeds who build expensive homes in the Reserve and donate the profits to charity. It was here in Pawleys Island that Gabe met his South Carolina friends whom he called and truly felt were his family and loved ones. A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. Burial will be held in the Pennyroyal Mausoleum, Georgetown, SC at 12:30 PM. The family will receive friends Friday, September 11, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM & 7: 00 to 9:00 PM with a Cursillo Celebration of Gabe's life at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please "Pay It Forward" with a smile to those you meet. Or lending a helping hand or by donating to one of his many charities: Precious Blood Counsel-Knights of Columbus #11028, Angels with Hammers, St. Vincent DePaul, St. Cyprian Sisters of Georgetown, SC, Birthrite, Habitat for Humanity, AMI Kids of Georgetown. Keep Smiling... Gabe An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Litchfield/Pawleys Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Gabriel Timpano

April 19, 1923 - September 7, 2015