Long Island Native Gabrielle Szwez, Diner Server, Dies After Cancer Battle, 37

A New Jersey community is rallying for the children of Long Island native Gabrielle C. Szwez, who died on May 12 after a cancer battle. She was 37 years old.

Gabrielle Szwez died after a valiant cancer battle at 37 years old.
Photo Credit: *Gabrielle Szwez Facebook*

Cecilia Levine

05/17/2019 5:29 p.m.

Szwez was a server at the Oakland Diner in New Jersey for six years.

More than $1,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe for her family as of Friday afternoon.

The single mom fought the "cancer monster with every ounce of strength and dignity," said her mom and campaign founder Deborah Della Fave Szwez.

Szwez is survived by her children Stephen and Cara; and parents Stephen and Deborah (nee Della Fave) Szwez. She was predeceased by her sister Caroline.

Interment was private.

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