Julia Y (Monaco) Gabriele

Rotterdam - Julia Y. Gabriele, 93, passed away on Sunday November 9, 2014. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of John and Maria Monaco. Many years ago Julia worked for General Electric and spent the majority of her life taking care of her family. She was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish and a member of the Mt. Carmel Seniors. Julia enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining her grandchildren. Her husband, Carmen S. Gabriele, died in 2003. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law, Barry Mandell and her siblings, Daniel Monaco, Mary Bonaquist, Angelo Monaco, Joseph Monaco, Irene Tucceri and Frances Saka. She is survived by her two daughters; Carol Mandell and Fran (Mark) Wusterbarth. Three grandchildren; Julie Wusterbarth (Luis) Ontaneda, Gary (Stephanie) Wusterbarth and Laura-Lynn Mandell (Neal Conti). Four great grandchildren; Claire Wusterbarth, Luke Ontaneda, Callie Ontaneda and Ryan Wusterbarth. Julia is also survived by her brother, John (Marilyn) Monaco and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. Funeral services will begin 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Julia's memory to Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 297 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 or The Alzheimer's Association of NE New York, Pine West Plaza, Building 4, Suite 405, Washington Ave., Ext., Albany, NY 12205.