Gabriel Callejas, Passes Away

Gabriel Callejas, Passes Away

Gabriel Callejas, peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side on May 27, 2021.

Born on February 24, 1961, in El Salvador. Gabriel left behind his wife Marta Callejas, 7 children(Celia, Mau, Margarita, Ibby, Gabby, Gina, and Melvin), and 13 grandchildren (Arleen, Jefferson, Gabriela, Rashell, Hayden, Gianna, Jomar, Sophie, Ariella, Abby, Jariel, Julian and Liam).

Gabriel was a hard-working man who dedicated his life to helping his loved ones. In 1986 he left his home country and moved to the United States to give his family a better life and opportunities.

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In his early age, Gabriel was a police officer and soldier before moving to New Jersey and starting a new life. During his time here he became a truck driver and would travel around the States. His hobbies consisted of going to the movies with his godson and grandchildren, watching soccer games with his favorite team Atletico Madrid, going to the mall with his wife and daughters, uploading videos to his youtube channel, and most importantly he loved to drink coffee.

He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and a great musician.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 1st from 5 pm until 9 pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln.

His funeral will start at 8 am Wednesday from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Parish, Dexter St, Central Falls at 9:30 am.

Burial will follow in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.