Our condolences to the Gabrielli family and the George G. McMurty Volunteer Fire Department of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. FireFighter Rich Gabrielli, 70, a 36 year veteran with the George G. McMurty Volunteer Fire Department died Monday February 23, 2004. Rich had been performing fire police duties directing traffic at the gate to Allegheny Ludlum's Vandergrift plant while fire crews assisted the Ludlum fire brigade with a minor paper fire. Rich collapsed on the scene and was rushed to Allegheny Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Rich was active in the department serving as first and second vice president, first and second assistant chief, assistant treasurer and captain of first aid during his membership.

     Our brother Rich leaves behind his wife Elsa, his son William, and his two daughters Yvonne and Arlene, and seven grandchildren. Calling hours for Rich were held Wednesday February 25, 2004 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Brady-Curran Funeral Home in Vandergrift. A funeral will be held for Rich on Friday February 27, 2004 11AM at Saint Gertrude Roman Catholic Church in Vandergrift followed by entombment at Greenwood Memorial Park Mausoleum. A memorial fund has been established and donations can be made to: