Obituary of Robert P. Mirabelle

Chef Robert P. Mirabelle, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Born in Mount Kisco, raised in Wappingers Falls, and resided the past 15 years in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Son of Mary Ann Connors Mirabelle and the late Robert P. Mirabelle, he was born July 3, 1967. Robert Mirabelle went to Roy C. Ketcham High School; he was a formidable wrestler before graduating. As a freshman at Marist College, he was a starting walk-on offensive lineman. After graduating from Marist, Robert Mirabelle graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. After over a decade of perseverance as an admired Sous-Chef, Chef Robert Mirabelle ascended to Executive Chef, during his 2yrs at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge; Chef Mirabelle was involved in Veteran's charities, chaired various culinary forums, was interviewed and highlighted in numerous culinary publications. Marriott International recognized his accomplishments recently nominating him as their Chef of the Year. Chef Robert Mirabelle's greatest achievement was raising his daughter Antonia "Toni" Mirabelle of Fishkill, teaching her not only the importance of athletics, but how to be a well-rounded, respectable and an in-touch individual. He was a huge family man who loved spending his free time at the beach. Whether he was playing a friendly game of catch or barbecuing for the whole family, he always had a smile on his face. In addition to his mother, late father and daughter, Chef Robert Mirabelle is survived by his brother Jeff Mirabelle, his wife Tricia, their daughter Madelyn James Mirabelle ("MJ") and son Chase of Austin, TX; his sister Michele Mirabelle of South Carolina; his brother Michael Mirabelle and his wife Amaris of Florida; and his beloved uncles Gary and his wife, Raquel Mirabelle, Alan Mirabelle and his wife, Peggy Mirabelle. He is also survived by the wife of his late father, Mary "Charlie" Mirabelle; and the mother of his daughter, Dawn Gardner. He will be missed by many. Family will receive his friends and family on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 4 to 8pm, at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590. For directions or to send personal condolence, please visit website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.