Leon Gabel Sr., 80, of Wolcott, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born in Webster, son of the late Leon Gabel, and the late Emma Wallace Gabel, he was employed at Eastman-Kodak in Rochester prior to retirement. He was a volunteer fireman for 45 years at Wolcott Town and Lincoln Fire department. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, an elder at the North Wolcott Church, hardworking, and loved his family and grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his sister, Barbara Gabel, as well as brother-in-law, Daniel Drabinski.

Survived by his wife, Monica Gabel, children, Leon C. Gabel of Wolcott, William Gabel of Wolcott, Christopher (Shasta) Gabel of Fulton, and Melisa (Matthew) Stevens of Oswego, brothers, Johnny (Dorothy) Gabel of Webster, Jerry Gabel of Webster, sisters, Carol Drabinski of Ontario, and Kathy (Oryst) Kaczmarskj of Florida, grandchildren, Grace Gabel, Lilybeth Stevens, Hannah Gabel, Joshua Gabel, and Sarah Stevens, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, November 22, 11:00-1:00 with a funeral service at 1:00 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek, burial to follow at North Wolcott Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to make contributions in Leon's name they may do so to the North Wolcott Christian Church, 12764 Church St., Wolcott, NY 14590. www.catoredcreek.com