Joyce E. Gabriele (nee Erdbrink), passed away at the age of 80 after a short illness on July 9, 2022. Born and raised in Audubon Park, NJ, she last resided in LeisureTowne, Southampton, NJ. Joyce enjoyed many years of retirement going on vacations, golfing, boating and fishing. She previously resided in Manahawkin, NJ, Calabash, NC, Long Neck, DE, and Medford, NJ, where she and her husband raised their three children.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Albert Gabriele Jr. Beloved mother of Kathy Dunlap (Craig), Nicholas Gabriele (Alicia), and the late Albert Gabriele III. She was the devoted "Gram" to seven: Natalie Bassett (Mark), Kellie Levine (Michael), Matthew Dunlap, Danielle Kaiser (Greg), Maggie Amendolia (Dom), Marissa Gabriele, Nicholas Gabriele, and the late Matthew Dunlap. With many tears and smiles, she leaves 11 great grandchildren: Ryan, Dylan, Evan, Madelyn, Mason and Owen Bassett; Noah, Logan, and Lily Kaiser; and Ethan and Lucas Amendolia. Joyce will be deeply missed by her two sisters-in-law, Mary Connelly and Carol Iamurri and Carol's daughter, Deana along with many very close friends (including Toby, Bettie, and Joan), aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Sarah Erdbrink (nee Fennimore) and her loving brother, Donald Erdbrink, Jr.

Joyce was immensely proud of her family. She loved spending time with them and cooking for everyone. Joyce, you will forever be in our hearts.

There will be a visitation from 10am to 12 noon on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR, 200 S. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.

Memorial service 12 noon at the funeral home with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce's memory to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425 or by visiting https://samaritannj.org/giving/donate-now/

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