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Abram Sorek Obituary


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Abram Sorek, age 23, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2014 of accidental causes. He was born in Erie on October 13, 1990, a son of Mike and Ann Giannelli Sorek.

Abram graduated from Erie Day School, Mercyhurst Prep, received an Associate's Degree from Mercyhurst North East, and a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from St. Vincent College. Abe enjoyed snowboarding with friends, fishing with Nonno and family, physical fitness, and especially, lacrosse, where he played for the Erie Spears, Mercyhurst North East, and St. Vincent College.

Abram is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Lucia Sorek and Nancy Giannelli, and an uncle, Greg Giannelli. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister, Hana Sorek, brother, Gavin Sorek; his grandfather, Robert Giannelli and wife Diane of Erie; two step-brothers, Paul Sorek and his wife Jenny, and Neal Sorek and his wife Sarah, all of Brookville, Pa.; three aunts, Linda Shea, Judy Truitt and her husband Mark and Joanie Giannelli all of Erie; four uncles, Pat Sorek and his wife Lisa, and Rick Sorek and his wife Cheryl, all of Pittsburgh; Bob Giannelli and his wife Tannaz Sabetfakhri, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Dan Giannelli and his wife Jennifer, of Erie; and many cousins, Molly, Tom, Doug, Pete, Greg, Julie, Ben, Natalie, Nicholas, Anthony, Vennessa, Jacqueline, and Jeffrey.

"When asked to define a successful life, Ralph Waldo Emerson responded . . . If one life breathes easier because you have lived." For Emerson a successful life was not measured by its length of time, material possessions or professional achievement. Success in one's life was measured by the degree to which you touched the life of others in this respect Abram's life had success beyond measure. Abram lived life to the fullest, and he lived it with passion. Those who knew and loved him felt that passion each time they were with him. For Abram, family and friends gave him the greatest joy. He loved spending time laughing, eating, playing and simply being with family and friends. He never held back, and he made you believe, when you were with him that you mattered to him deeply. Hopefully he knew, that we whose lives he touched breathe easier because he had lived.

The words of Ginny Rogers from one mother to another; surviving in the thoughts in all who knew him.

Friends may call on Tuesday, from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, Inc., 2502 Sassafras St., Erie, PA 16502, and are invited to the Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11a.m. at the Chapel at Mercyhurst University, with the Rev. Michael Allison, officiating. Burial will be private. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Abram Sorek Scholarship Fund in care of the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, Inc.

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Published by The Gazette from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2014.

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mom

August 2, 2014

Abe, I continue to ache for your presence at home. You brought energy, inspiration and joy to our home. Every time I look into Gavin's eyes I am heartbroken for everyone that misses your beauty.

May 7, 2014

Abe,

Your infectious laughter, smile, and excitement for life touched us all more than anyone can imagine. I was truly blessed to have been your friend, and to share in the memories made with you at SVC. Once a bearcat, always a bearcat. My thoughts and prayers are with your family always, and I can promise I won't forget to smile. May you rest easy my friend, and watch over us.

Love and Miss you always,
Lauren

Mom

May 4, 2014

Abram, you are the light of my life. You are "my boy", beautiful in every way. The joy you brought to home can never be replaced. Every part of me aches for you. God, keep Abram close to you, he will bring you joy.

April 23, 2014

Hana and Family, My deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Try to stay strong "Happy Hana" Sincerely, Kim Leasure

Dave & Rose Gorring

April 22, 2014

Ann & Family,
We were sorry to hear about Abe's passing. I know that no words can help you heal, but please know that we are thinking of you and your entire family. May you find peace from the memories made as a family and also with friends. Our prayers are with you !!

Lindsay Moore

April 21, 2014

There are not many guys like Abe out there.. A true gentleman, a kind and deep soul, an open and loving heart, a smile that could change your whole day and a hug that let you know he deeply cared.. His genuine character was uncanny and is something this world desperately needs.
Abe - I feel incredibly lucky to have grown to know you over the years and will miss you terribly. The lives you have touched, including mine, will live better because of you. Besides being a neighbor and friend, you will always be an inspiration.

Ann, Mike, Hana & Gavin -
You all are such remarkable and wonderful people, it is so obvious why Abram was the way he was. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I just don't understand why something like this would happen to such an incredible person and an amazing family. We will all miss him so much, but know that every person who met Abe was touched by his beautiful spirit forever. He will never be forgotten and he has done something in 23 years that some people never accomplish in a lifetime: He has made the lives of those who knew him better.

Bobbi Minnick

April 20, 2014

Dear Ann and Family- our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Minnick Family

April 20, 2014

Dear Abram, Ann, and Mike,

Thinking about you in this difficult time. I am honored to have been a part of your lives and the positive difference you continue to make.

April 18, 2014

Dear Ann, Mike and Family,
My sincere and deepest sympathy, I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time. Unfortunately for me, my last memory of Abram is the Easter egg hunt at your home when he was just a small boy. Abram was so beautiful! It appears he grew into a beautiful young man, a part of both his parents, and will continue to flourish in heaven above, beautifully.
A Guardian Angel eternally watching over..
Rita Martone Nemenz

Brian Sheldon

April 17, 2014

My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the entire Sorek family. I know no words can comfort you at this time, but know that all of you are in my thoughts during this most difficult time.

Nora Posival

April 16, 2014

Abe, your face is the last I would think to see attached to a tragedy like this. I enjoyed working with you, your infectious laugh and bucket hat during Steeler camp. Heaven has gained and angel and the SVC lacrosse family was blessed to have you as a member. Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat.

Gerry Hartley

April 16, 2014

Dear Mike and Ann and your family I am so sorry for your loss of Abram. The last time we all saw each other was at the reunion in Northeast at Elaine and Bill's house a few years ago. When Aunt Eva called me I was stunned and can only imagine the pain you all are in. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gerry Hartley

Anna Frye

April 16, 2014

You were one of the purest souls I've ever met. Keep on smiling Abe, you have inspired us all to do so as well.

Love you

Will DeLanoy

April 16, 2014

Abe,
You're smile, passion and love for all life had to offer will forever stay with me. Prayers for you and you're family.
May angels lead you into the eternal kingdom.

Love and miss you buddy,
Deli #22

SANTOSH KANG

April 16, 2014

Dear Mike,Ann,Hana and Gevin,It is a big loss to a family to lose such an accomplished and good child .MAY God bestow the family with peace of mind .

Seth McCullough

April 16, 2014

Keep two hands on that stick buddy, will never hold another lacrosse stick again without remembering you. Love you, Abe.

Justine Koehler

April 16, 2014

Dear Hana, Mrs. G, Mr. Sorek and Gavin,

I knew Abe as a handsome, funny, easy-going, always smiling, happy person who seemed to really live life to the fullest and in the moment. He truly was a beautiful person and such a wonderful brother to my best friend. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I extend my greatest sympathy to your family.

With Love,

Justine

Ginny Reca

April 16, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Praying for you guys!

Steven Giles

April 15, 2014

Rest in Peace my friend.

Aimee Giles

April 15, 2014

Sorek Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Abram's passing. I remember him from preschool, he was such a good friend to my son Steven. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God help lift your heavy hearts.

April 15, 2014

Mike and Ann,
Abram was a gift to all who knew him. So sorry for your loss. Jean Lindsey (Jennifer's sister) and girls Rachel & Leah

April 15, 2014

Mike So sorry to hear of the passing of your son. Praying for you and your family. Rick Tarr "Beilo Rick"

Courtney Thieman

April 15, 2014

Mike and Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss of a beautiful son. May God give you strength in these hard times and may you be comforted knowing you will see him again some day. Until then he is safe with Jesus.

April 15, 2014

May peace and love lift up your hearts and help console you. May God send grace to all who love and were touched by this brilliant young man.

Pat Howell

April 15, 2014

A great Guy, gone too soon.
Rest in peace Abe.

April 15, 2014

Dear Ann, Mike, Hana and Gavin,

Please know that we share this heavy sorrow with your family. Thomas and Kaitlin have shared so many joyful memories of Abram with me these past few days...an extraordinary young man who shared his joy and generosity of spirit, beyond measure.

Allison Keenan, Kaitlin & Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Kacpura

April 15, 2014

The Kacpura family would like to extend our sympathies in this time of sadness.

Joe & Dolores DePaul

April 15, 2014

Bob, Diane & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. May God bless you at this sad and difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Maxine and Jim Tonks and family

April 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers sre with you during this very sad time.

Christine Walker

April 15, 2014

To the Sorek Family:

I am simply devastated about Abram's death.... He was such a marvelous, young man who had potential beyond my imagination.

I will always keep Abram in my thoughts and prayers. I loved him so much.

With my deepest sympathy and love,

Chris (Andrew Lyon's aunt)
PS I wish I could come to see all of you right this minute.

April 15, 2014

Dear Sorek and Gianelli Family; Our hearts and prayers are with you this time of great sorrow. May God's love , peace and comfort be with you and watch over you now and in days ahead.

In sympathy,
Skip and Jan MacInnes

Pat Reigel

April 15, 2014

Dan and family, deepest sympathies.

Carl &Ruth Giannelli

April 15, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Sorek and Giannelli families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ....Carl And Ruth Giannelli

April 15, 2014

Dear Ann,Mike,Hannah and Gavin

We are so saddened by your loss. Without the words to express to you.
Love and Prayers, Dori and John , Kyle and Elaura

Wesley Wagner

April 15, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Sorek family. You are in my prayers

Paula Harper

April 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May faith and the love of your friends and family help to sustain you during this sad and difficult time. The Harper Family

April 15, 2014

Hana, You and your family are in my prayers. My deepest sympathies....Ellie Supinski

April 15, 2014

To the Sorek and Giannelli families,
Please know that we are praying for you during this difficult time. Thinking of your familiies with sympathy.

Carol Giannelli and family

Carolyn Tellers

April 15, 2014

Dear Ann and family, sending healing thoughts, prayers, peace and sympathies to you.

Gretchen Tome

April 15, 2014

Ann and Mike, there are no words to express how deeply sorry we are. Sending you all prayers, love and hugs.
Gretchen, Kevin and Steven Tome

Ken & Cindy Dotto

April 15, 2014

Ann, Mike, Hana, Gavin,
and all of Abram's family & friends,
Our prayers and deepest sympathy on your loss of a wonderful young man. We can't comprehend why this tragedy happened but know that angels have led Abram home to heaven where he can watch over all of you. He will live in your hearts and all your memories will comfort you. With love,

Abby Levin

April 15, 2014

Dear Family and Friends of Abram, I was so very saddened to hear of your loss. I am holding you all in my heart and keeping you all in my prayers. I will continue to in the many days ahead. " AS LONG AS WE LIVE, THEY TOO WILL LIVE, FOR THEY ARE NOW A PART OF US AS WE REMEMBER THEM."

Matthew Slezak

April 15, 2014

I will never forget going skiing and snowboarding with Abram. James, Andy, Abram and I always had great times. He could always make everyone laugh. I'm sure he is riding some fresh snow up there. My prayers to the whole Sorek family.

Mercado Family

April 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Rob, Misty, and Finn

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike, Hana, and Gavin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike, Hana and Gavin,
Family and Friends of Abram,

We are sending our love and prayers.

Cheri and Garrett McGuire

April 14, 2014

Dear Ann and family,
So sorry for the loss of your son. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Pilewski (NH)

Kristie Reagle

April 14, 2014

Ann and family, Know we are thinking of you at this time. Love, Owen F. and Kristie Reagle

Doreen Blandino

April 14, 2014

Dear Sorek Family,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy. Abe's heart was as big as his smile! We are sure that he is enjoying all that heaven has to offer and that he is showing off his salsa moves! Prayers are with you.
Doreen Blandino SVC, Mexican Family & Universal Language Faculty

Sarah Levinson

April 14, 2014

My heart aches with sadness. I will forever remember your smile. Love you Abe

Molly H

April 14, 2014

Family of Abram,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May you feel God's comforting peace.

Lisa and Zachary Mosakowski

April 14, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of your sad news. Please know Abram, Mike & Ann and family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Rose & Kenny Mankowski

April 14, 2014

Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Kristin Patterson

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike, Hana and Gavin,
My heart breaks for all of you. Alex, Grayson and I are so blessed to have had our lives touched by your sweet, kind, thoughtful boy. Our memories stay on with our hearts.
Much, much love.

April 14, 2014

RIP Brother

Jacob Levinson

April 14, 2014

Abe, you will live forever in the memories we have all shared with you.

Maxine Tonks

April 14, 2014

My heart is aching for all of you. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you in thoughts and prayers.

Steven Peterson

April 14, 2014

Ann Mike and family, We are thinking of you all, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times. With much love Steve and Claudia Peterson

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike, Hana and Gavin,
We are so terribly sorry about Abe. We have wonderful memories of Andy, Abe, Hana and Sarah doing those wonderful "kid" things. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Liz & Bill Steen

April 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Abram's family.

Stephanie Sherwoodd

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike, Gavin and Hannah; Please knoww that we will be holding your family up in prayer in this time of sorrow and grief.

Stephanie, Tom, Samantha and Kacey Sherwood

Kathy Garhart

April 14, 2014

Dear Mike, Ann, Hannah and Gavin,
I am still in shock from hearing the tragic news from Hannah that morning. I will be back in Erie soon. I love you all and I wrap my arms around you from afar.
In sadness, Kathy Garhart

jerry n anne prince

April 14, 2014

Our prayers are with Anne mike Hanna Gavin. Stay encourage.

sasha swonder

April 14, 2014

Abe
i love you brother
we've had alot of memories going to school.. I can't even explain.
your family is in my prayers

April 14, 2014

Prayers For The Family <3 May you all be in peace. <3

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike, Hana, and Gavin... our love for Abe is eternal. We are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.

The Levinson Family

Paul Strohmeyer

April 14, 2014

My heart goes out to Mike, Ann and family over your loss.

Marilyn Rieger

April 14, 2014

Bob and Diane, We share your sorrow for the loss of your grandson and will remember all of you in our prayers.

Adele Larsen

April 14, 2014

Abram was the sweetest soul. He touched everyone with his warmth and grace. His smile so amazing! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 14, 2014

Ann and Mike Hannah and Gavin , I hope you can find strength to cope through the love of family and friends. Abram had the sweetest heart! Love and prayers Adele Larsen

Patricia Wisniewski

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike and family, Our thoughts and prayers for you and the family at this very difficult time. I know that sometimes we struggle to hear God, but He will send His love to all of you!
Cousin Pat and Ed Wisniewski

Terry Henry

April 14, 2014

Dear Ann, Mike, Hana, Gavin and families, We will always remember Abe's sweet, sweet smile, loving manner and beautiful heart. All those who know you all and Abe have been forever touched by love and grace. Words cannot nearly express the sympathy we carry for you.
With Love and sympathy, Scott, Terry, Ben and Logan Henry

Vicki Montgomery

April 14, 2014

Uncle Bob and family, I am lifting you guys up in thoughts and prayers! May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Vicki Montgomery (Coy)

Margaret McCaslin

April 14, 2014

Praying that your family finds comfort and strength with the many friends that surround you at this difficult time.

Sandra Crea

April 14, 2014

To the Sorek family , we knew Abram from Admirals soccer and MPS.through our Son, Nick 5-18-91 to 11-11-09.. We feel your pain as though it is ours. So very very sorry for this tragedy. No parent should outlive their child yet it does happen. And it truly does seem Heaven has taken only the best. Abe was such a nice young man that we feel honored to have known. He is flying high and free now surrounded by the Angels. Our prayers go out to you.

Carol Wright

April 14, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Linda Michelini

April 14, 2014

Deepest sympathy from a Red Hatter. Prayers are with your family for strength and healing.

Karen Tyler

April 14, 2014

Ann, Mike, Hana and Gavin, you are supported by prayers and love from your Erie Day School family.

April 14, 2014

We will forever love Abe.
The Pattersons

April 14, 2014

RIP Abram!

Dennis Szpara

April 14, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

April 13, 2014

Dear Ann and Mike,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sons played soccer together when they were in grade school. Keeping you in thought and prayers. May JESUS comfort you and hold you close to HIS HEART.
Karen, David, and Michael Nelson

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