Gabriel C. Pereira, 83, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at Village Place Health and Rehabilitation Center in Port Charlotte.

Gabriel was born October 28, 1932 in Portugal and moved to Port Charlotte in 2014 from there. Gabriel worked as a forklift operator for many years before retiring and spending time with his family and friends. He truly enjoyed life to the fullest and will be remembered by all who loved and knew him.

Survivors include his daughters, Elisa Pereira of Port Charlotte and Maria Rosati of Providence, RI; his sister, Maria E. Vieira of Portugal and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Emilia Pereira.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Inurnment will be held at a later date by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.

Friends may visit at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.