Find Your Daily Voice
45°
Tag: NAMI, The National Alliance of Mental Illness
'You Matter': Gabriel Perez Of Wyckoff Dies, 19
"You matter."
Those are the words Gabriel "Gabe" Jose Perez is wearing printed on his yellow hoodie in the photo on his obituary.
It's the message that the 19-year-old Wyckoff resident's family is hoping to send to others like Gabe battling depression, after his death Feb. 3, 2022.
Gabe is survived by his doting parents, Gabriel S. Perez and Rosa Perez Marmol; supportive sisters, Janille G. Fagundo and Anabel Perez; and his adoring niece, Emmalie Fagundo.
Born on May 13, 2002 in New York, NY, after defying many odds, Gabe brought so much joy and warmth to those around him.
Those who k…
