Gabriel's Obituary
Gabriel Anthony Pizzini was the third of eight children born to Katherine and Baptist Pizzini of Black Eagle on July 22, 1937. He attended Collins Grade School and graduated from Central Catholic High School.
Gabriel began working on the Great Northern Railroad as a teenager. He continued his railroad career until he retired.
Gabe was a loving, kind and gentle soul. He had a tender heart and loved his pets. He was blessed with a special wisdom that guided him throughout his lifetime. Gabriel was a good brother and opened his heart to his sister, Mary Louise, when she came to live with him.
Gabe was a faithful knight and proud of his fourth-degree status. He volunteered at Knight of Columbus fish fries and was especially devoted to raising funds for Special Olympics. Through his volunteering he was able to easily make friends and expand his big family.
Gabe was a happy go lucky man who enjoyed traveling and visiting family from St. Louis to California and Washington. He planned his vacation during Montana’s coldest months.
Playing cards and Bingo, doing word searches and watching old Westerns were Gabe’s favorite pastimes. He was a sharp card player and loved to win. He enjoyed sharing time with people and was happy to make the Senior Center his second home.
Gabe is survived by his sisters, Barbara (Charlie) Badger, Monica Fisher, and Margaret Maffit; several cousins as well as man nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Bob; and sisters, Mary Louise and Pat.
Donations in his name maybe be made to the Knights of Columbus or the Great Falls Senior Center.
A visitation will be on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi with a rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. The funeral liturgy is on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi followed by burial at Mt Olivet.
