Gabriel Manfredi, age 76, of Port St. Lucie, passed away on August 21, 2017. He was born in the Bronx, New York City, the last of six children born to Gabriele and Victoria Manfredi. He moved to Fort Pierce, FL at the age of 14 with his mother.
Gabe retired from the A&P store after 35 years. He used to race dirt track motorcycles, and build and fly model airplanes, winning trophies for both.
Mr. Manfredi is survived by his wife of 46 years, Montine Manfredi, Port St. Lucie; son, Wendell Briggs, Ft. Pierce; daughter, Gail Manfredi, Ft. Pierce; three grandchildren, Aaron Briggs, Ft. Pierce, Miranda Briggs, Port St. Lucie and Meghan Briggs, Port St. Lucie; one sister, Mary Soldano, Las Vegas, NV; one brother, Tom Manfredi, Virginia; five nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Susan Hazellief and Ena Mungiole and brother, Frank Manfredi.
Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 or to Dogs & Cats Forever, P. O. Box 880043, Port St. Lucie, FL 34988.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 10-11 AM with a service to follow at 11:00 AM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.