Vincent Anthony Gabriele, 91, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, died on August 4, 2022, at the Lutheran Care Center. Born June 12, 1931, in Schenectady, he was the son of Felice and Pauline Manzetti Gabriele. Mr. Gabriele owned and operated Hudson Valley Heating and Cooling in Poughkeepsie. Vinny was a member of the former Poughkeepsie YMCA and Dutchess Golf and Country Club, Italian Center and the Knights of Columbus. An accomplished handball player, he was a member of Mike Arteaga's Health & Fitness Center, the Poughkeepsie Handball Association, NYS Handball Association, and US Handball Association. He was a past National and World Championship Handball title holder. Mr. Gabriele enjoyed all sports and being outside in nature. He was also known for his sense of humor and love of a good practical joke. He proudly served in the New York Army National Guard. On Saturday, October 27, 1956, in Schenectady, he married the former Louise Potter. Mrs. Gabriele survives in Poughkeepsie. Survivors include his daughter, Paulette Gabriele; granddaughter, Bryn Clarke-Smith, and husband, Robert Smith; grandson, Sean Clarke, and wife, Lindsay; two great-granddaughters, Faye Louise and Franny Clarke-Smith; sister-in-law, Alma Gabriele, of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Vincent Gabriele Jr., and brother, Beni Gabriele. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial of his ashes will be in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, Vincent's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Animal Welfare Institute, 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003 (www.awionline.org), or, the Inner City Handball Association, P.O. Box 531, Baldwin, NY 11510. Click on this link for the ICHA VINCE GABRIELE FUND or https://notability.com/n/i0K6Gwa_8vOMqBE7xYp2v To send an online condolence, please visit Vinny's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.