Obituary: Gabriele DiFederico, 60, Of Norwalk

Information via Collins Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce Gabriele DiFederico, 60, husband of Ivana DiFederico of Norwalk, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Gabe was born in Italy on September 24, 1963 to Elisa and the late Quintino DiFederico. Gabe and Ivana married in 1990 and started their family, Stefano (30), Massimo (27) and Marco (24) who all reside in Norwalk, CT.

Gabe was the life of the party of which everyone knew, anywhere he went he made sure to put a smile on someone's face, and he was always quick with a joke. His passion and love for the outdoors included riding his motorcycle, playing tennis, and riding go-karts with his boys. Fishing was his favorite, knowing that he would be bonding with his sons and bringing home dinner. Gabe was the mayor of Douglas Drive always greeting anyone passing by. He spent hours outside with his family between the vegetable garden, flower beds and of course tinkering in the garage. His casino runs were always full of stories, and no matter what happened, he always loved being around his family and friends.

Upon his passing, Gabriele has been reunited with his father, Quintino DiFederico, in Heaven. He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Ivana DiFederico, their three sons Stefano, Massimo, and Marco, his mother Elisa, his brothers Giuseppe and Marco, and many loving in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 13, at 10 a.m. At St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk.