Gabriel Secola was born June 21, 1966 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He passed away December 26, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Lupe, children Veronica (Nelson), Desmin (Jay), Stephanie, Andrea, granddaughter, Leena, parents Aracelis and Hector, as well as his brothers Miguel Correa (Cecilia), Peter Valentin (Sandra), Hector Jr, and family members in Puerto Rico, California, North Dakota, and Florida. He lived in the Bronx, NY, and San Diego, CA, where he would graduate from Point Loma High School in 1985. He moved to Tampa, where he met Lupe and shared nearly 27 years together, being married for the last 4. He worked in the aftermarket auto parts business as a successful salesman. His outgoing and fun loving personality made him everyone's friend and will truly be missed by many.