Laois community to hold Mass for man killed in Mountmellick cycling accident
Tributes and sympathies paid to family of Midland Steel employee
The adopted Laois home town of a Romanian man who tragically died in a cycling accident, will hold Mass in his memory today.
The death took place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4, of Gabriel (Gabbi) -Ion Gal, after his bicycle collided with railings in College Avenue estate in Mountmellick.
Mr Gal was the beloved husband of Mihaela and adored father of Alexandru. He worked at the locally owned Midland Steel factory.
The company has expressed sympathies to his family, describing Gabbi's smile and his commitment to his work.
"Our deepest sympathies to Michaela Alexandru & Gabriel’s extended family. A gentleman who lived life with a smile. A
Man who was extremely committed to everything he did. May he rest In eternal Peace. Sadly missed by us all in Midland Steel RIP Gabbi."
A workmate also paid tribute to him.
I worked with Gabriel in midland steel, he was a very kind and genuine man that always spoke very highly of his family. My condolences."
A neighbour in College Avenue described him as "a lovely man".
"So sorry to hear about Gabi. A lovely lovely man. A long term resident of College View. Hard working man every morning 6am or earlier leaving for work on his bicycle. Condolence to his roommate and family and his friends at Midland Steel."
There will be Mass in St Joseph's Catholic Church in Mountmellick at 2pm on Friday, May 8 in St. Joseph's Church to honour the memory of Gabbi-lon Gal.
Mr Gal's remains are reposing in Moloney's Funeral Home from 1pm. Removal at 1.40pm to St Jospeh's Church, Mountmellick for prayer service at 2pm.
Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Mountmellick Parish welcomes all to "pray for the happy repose of his kindly soul".
Funeral will take place in Romania at a later date.