Michelina Abbate Obituary

Abbate , Michelina
Michelina "Micki Roth" Abbate, 69 of Ridgefield died surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Danbury Hospital.
Micki was born in New York NY, December 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Perrino) Abbate. Raised in the Bronx and later Yonkers, she attended Yonkers' schools and graduated from Roosevelt High School.
A resident of Ridgefield since 1973, Micki and her family resided in the Eight Lakes Community. She was a former employee of the Ridgefield Board of Education in their School Lunch program as well as PHH, Cendenant and currently was an administrative assistant with Curtis Black Financial Company of Danbury.
She was a founding member of the Ridgefield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a CERT team member, a member of the Women's Club of Ridgefield and of the First Congregational Church of Ridgefield where she was a Sunday school teacher.
Micki enjoyed cooking and most especially the time shared with her friends and most especially her family and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her two sons, Ret. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph W. Roth and his wife, Tina of Yorktown, VA and Greenwich Fire Fighter Robert Roth and his wife, Tammy of Ridgefield; a brother, Ralph "Chris" Abbate and his wife, Debbie of Mahopac, NY; grandchildren, Brianne, Christopher ("CJ"), Kirstein, Madeline and Sydney; a niece, Trisha and nephews, Nick and Paul.
Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 2 PM in the First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, 103 Main St., Ridgefield with the Rev. Dr. Charles Hambrick-Stowe, Pastor officiating.
Interment will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Ridgefield. The family will receive friends in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Donations to the Ridgefield Fire Dept. Ambulance Fund, 6 Catoonah St., Ridgefield, CT 06877 would be appreciated.

Published by Danbury News Times from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21, 2012.
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Remembering Mick, a great person and hard worker. God Bless

Jon Black

Friend

August 13, 2023

Hard to believe Micki has been gone for 8 years, to this day customers still remind me how nice she was and what a pleasure it was to know her. I am reminded of her often when I go into the files and see her name. God Bless you all.

Jonathan Black

Coworker

August 13, 2020

May God grant you peace during this difficult time.Romans15:4

September 10, 2012

I was so shocked to hear of Micki's passing. She was such a wonderful, warm and caring person. We worked together at Cendant and she was always such a happy, thoughtful person. She always talked about her family and how important they were to her. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Angie Masini

August 30, 2012

I was deeply sorry to hear about Micki. We were friends in high school. We seen each other at our 40th and 50th reunion and again at Linda and Pat D'Ambrosio's 50th wedding anniversary party. We shared a lot of good memories. I have a picture of some of us who hung around together which was taken at the 50th reunion. If you would like a copy please contact me at [email protected]. She will always be in my prayers.

Lois Carravone

August 26, 2012

God is for us a refuge and strength. He never allows the righteous to totter. He is more than willing to sustain your family during this painful time.

August 25, 2012

My prayers are with the family of micki and I know how greatly she will be missed. God Bless

Betty McLean

August 24, 2012

I was very sorry to hear about your mother. We had been friends since high school. It was great reconnecting with her at the reunion. My prayers to you and your family.

linda Dambrosio

August 22, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Micki's passing. I too worked with her at Cendant . She was always there to make you laugh when the day was not going so well. Her world was her family. She will always be in my prayers.

Diane Jakymec

August 21, 2012

My condolences to the family & friends. I met Micki at Curtis & Black. Always cordial, Always helpfull.

Jim Karns

August 21, 2012

Dear Bob, Tammy, Joe and Tina:
I know you realize how special your Mom was to everyone who knew her. We will all miss her shining personality and warm disposition. I really loved her outspoken and frank ability to "Tell it like it is". She was fantastic and words cannot adequately describe how I know we will all miss her. Hopefully you will find peace and contentment in the solace that she loved you all a lot.

The Cousins Family.

Bob Cousins

August 20, 2012

I, too, worked with Micki for years at Cendant (PHH). Being a fellow Ridgefielder with a brother in the town fire department gave us even more common ground for lively discussions. She was such a sweet, caring and giving lady who obviously adored her family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jeanne Rowella

August 20, 2012

God Bless dear.

August 20, 2012

I worked with Micki for many years at Cendant and always remember her smile and her laugh. She was always a giving person and her family was her world. I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She will be greatly missed.

Denise Mortensen

August 20, 2012

Sorry for your loss. I worked with your mom at Cendant. I remember your mom as a sweet lady, she always had a smile on her face. Donna Amiano (Antash)

August 20, 2012

Micki will be missed by many! Such a kind woman,her sweet voice and warm laugh will echo in our hearts <3

Robbin Preusse

August 20, 2012

Bob, Tammy, Maddy & Sidney,

Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Micki was a wonderful person, with an absolute heart of gold. She will be very much missed by all who knew her!!

Kasey Brainerd

August 20, 2012

Very sorry to hear of your loss. She and my husband, Mike Davey, were good friends while they worked together up in Danbury. She was going to meet up with us in Williamsburg, VA but Mike had been diagnosed with cancer. He passed on 7/28 and will keep your mother by his side in Heaven

Pam Davey

August 20, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I too worked with your Mom for many years are Cendant. She was a wonderful, loving person. Peace be with you all.

Nancy Collins

August 20, 2012

I was very sorry to hear of Micki's passing. I worked with her many years ago and she was always a beautiful person inside and out. She always spoke about her children with such love.

August 20, 2012

Bob and Tammy, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. My sincere condolences, Julie LaValla

Julie LaValla

August 20, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Micki. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Joe and Kim Dos Santos

August 20, 2012

god bless to you and family, sorry about your mom. prayers, love and hugs from the linn family

uncle bill and family linn

August 20, 2012

My thought & prayers to Joe, Bobby & family in this time of saddness. Your Mom was a special lady & friend. Heaven is a better place with her in it With Love Carole (Ciri) Salemi, Las Vegas, NV

Carole Salemi

August 20, 2012

Bob, Joe and Families:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a special person indeed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Hastings' Family

August 20, 2012

Bob My thoughts are with you and your whole family.I will keep you in my prayers. Micki will be missed she was a great person i had the privalge to know from Cendant.

Karen Gay

August 20, 2012

Bob,Tammy and family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficut time.

Debbie & Ken Roper

August 20, 2012

Joe, Tina, Bob,Tammy and all the Roth grandchildren,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Joanne, Stewart, Mom, Nicole and Amanda

The Johnsons/Joneses

August 20, 2012

I had the pleasure of a business relationship with Micki for many years. Although we never met in person, we developed a comfortable friendship and I will miss her. My sincere sympathy to her family.

Jane Calverley

August 20, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Miki for many years at Cendant. She was a wonderful person. Always giving of herself to help others. You are in my prayers

Peggt Garamone

August 20, 2012

Dear Bob, Joe & Family, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Joe and your entire family. Praying for friends to comfort you, Faith to uphold you,and loving memories to help you smile again.

Tom & Jen Cafarelli

August 20, 2012

Your mother was a sweetheart. I knew Micki for 35+ years. I remember her from Rock Road in Ridgefield, CT. She was a caring and kind person. As our paths crossed from time to time, we would catch up about our children and grandchildren. Micki loved her family. I will always remember her cheerful way and her smile. So sorry for your loss. With heartfelt sympathy.

Alvina Schuett-Estes

August 20, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Sherry Gervais

Paul Gervais

August 20, 2012

Dear Bob and Joe, Your Mom was a great person, she loved you all very much and always gave things her best effort. I also speak for Wayne, Chris and Honey in saying that she will be missed here in the office. I am sure that our clients will also miss her kind words and helping hand. God Bless her. Jon Black

Jon Black

August 20, 2012

Bob, We are so very sorry to hear of Miki's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I just spoke with her recently and she told about all that was happening.Bill will miss her coming into the store. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask us. Sincerely, Bill and Coreen LoRusso

August 19, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Mickey and I worked together at Cendant for many years. She was always willing to help out anyone in need and she treasured her family. May God Bless her family and give them the strength to get through this difficult time.

Michele DeMici

August 19, 2012

Micki was my next door neighbor for 11 years. She always looked out for me (and I looked out for her). She was a wonderful person and I miss her. My heart goes out to her family.

Kelly Heese

August 19, 2012

Bob, I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.. Mickey and I worked together many years. She will be missed by many.

Donna Gaetano

August 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Micki - she was a wonderful person - i have known her for many years and had the privelege of working with her at Cendant also - my love and prayers go out to her family

June Valenti

August 19, 2012

God needed another angel and chose Micki. He only takes the best! We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please know we are here for you to help in any way we can! Much love and peace to all,
Tom, Susan, Tommy and Molly Weeks

August 19, 2012

Bob and Tammy - I am stunned and so sorry. Mickey was a great fun personality and she always treated me so well. I am so sad - a terrible loss.

Nicole Flynn

August 19, 2012

I had the privelege of working with her for many years at Cendant and will always remember her for her love of family .

Deb Donofree

August 19, 2012

I am at a loss for words. My thoughts are with all of you. Your mom was a wonderful, loving woman and and a great friend. I will miss her. I hope you find peace in the love and memories you shared with her. I will keep you in my prayers. Maureen Ehret

August 19, 2012

I am so very saddened by the loss of Micki. The world lost a very special person today. My prayers go out to her family.

Jodi Dempsey

August 19, 2012

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