Nabil Robert Gahel was born on October 13th,1938 in Heliopolis, Egypt. He was the firstborn son of Robert and Georgette (Stramotas) Gahel. Two sisters soon followed. He adored his sisters, Gladys (Ziza) and Mathilda (Mimi). Nabil attended St. George’s primary school and then Heliopolis secondary school. Nabil served as an altar boy at Immaculate Conception and was an avid Boy Scout where he learned to serve his community. He continued his education at Ein Shams University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Engineering. As he was starting his career he immigrated to Montreal, Canada with his family. Upon arrival, he worked for the Federal Government as a Food and Drug inspector at the Port of Montreal. He met his beautiful bride Mona (Boutros) through his sisters. They were married in Montreal Canada in 1966. Nabil and Mona had three daughters, Natalie (Sowter). Christine (Racina) and Cindy (Chapman). He immigrated a second time to the United States, where he settled in Burbank, California with his family. Nabil became a Health Inspector for the County of Los Angeles. It was there where Nabil had an encounter with two Lion cubs and ended up on the local news station. Nabil then took his endeavors to the business world and became a successful Realtor.
Nabil loved hockey and was a fan of the Los Angeles Kings and the Montreal Canadiens. You could find him at games cheering on his teams. Nabil enjoyed traveling with his family and made friends in every place he visited. To meet him was to become an instant friend. He had a smile that was larger than life, and a great sense of humor to match. Whether it was breaking bread or a friendly hand of poker there was always an open seat at his table.
Nabil is predeceased by his mother (Georgette), father (Robert), and sister (Mimi). He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Nabil leaves behind his loving wife Mona, his three daughters Natalie (Andrew), Christine (Chris), and Cindy (Ryan). Proud grandfather of Nate, Amber, Robbie, Amanda, Jake, Richie, and Izzy. His sister, Gladys, and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.piercebrothersvalhallamortuary.com for the Gahel family.
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