Rolando Gabriele

May 7, 1934 - June 29, 2020

Rolando Gabriele, 86 of Flat Rock, MI, passed away on June 29th as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Born on May 7th, 1934 in France and immigrating to the United States early in life. He proudly served in the Army for 4 years to protect his country. After his discharge from the Army, Rolando was employed by Ford Motor Company for 36 years, as a Model Maker. In 1998, Rolando retired from Ford Motor Company and spent his latter years relaxing at home. Rolando was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Elaine DeFazio. He is survived by his sister Odette (Vincent) Iafrate and his nieces and nephews: David DeFazio, Cynthia O'Connor, Marlo Quain, Monte Iafrate, and Vincent Iafrate. A loving husband to Bettie Gabriele for 18 years. Rolando was a caring Step-Father to Michael (Debbie) Cornelius, Brenda Kidd, Tamarah (Scott) Breitfeld, and Jeffery Cornelius. An inspiring Grandfather to Kristoffer Cornelius, Melissa (Cornelius) Bush, Jeremy Cornelius, and Peighton Breitfeld. A proud Great-Grandfather to Mariah Cornelius, Austin Hulverson, Isabel Cornelius and Avery Cornelius. Recently, Rolando had become a Great-Great Grandfather to Camille Shelton. Future memorial service date and time are to be determined. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.