Gabriel Flores

Gabriel, 86, of Newark, passed away October 5, 2017. Loving husband of the late Julieta Flores (2012). Caring father of Cristian Flores and wife Fanny, Julia Yompian and husband Enrique, Linda Flores, and Rosa Rojas and husband Giovanny. Adored grandfather of Mercedes Panta, Eilyn Yompian, Alexandra Guerra, Marco Panta, Jr., Alana Guerra, Elaine Yompian, Linda Flores, Samantha Flores, and Christian Flores. Beloved great-grandfather of Cassandra Ortega. Cherished brother of Fernando Flores and wife Margarita. Gabriel is survived by many nieces and nephews. Gabriel loved puzzles and classical music. He was a family and handy man who made the best bread pudding. Gabriel was the president of El Clan Familiar and a member of Our Lady of Victories Roman Catholic Church in Paterson. He was very loved by family and friends and will be missed deeply. His family will receive their friends Sunday, October 8th from 4-8 pm at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 9th at 9:30am at Our Lady of Victories Roman Catholic Church, 100 Fair Street, Paterson - please meet directly at church. Interment will follow to Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be mailed to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741-5014 or can be made through their website at www.michaeljfox.org. Donations may also be mailed to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida, 33131 or can be made through their website at parkinson.org