1952
2018
Joseph Abbate
Joseph Abbate, born on Aug. 7, 1952, in Staten Island, N.Y., to Alda and the late Dominick Abbate, passed away peacefully at age 65 on April 23, 2018.
Mr. Abbate was a management analyst for the U.S. Department of the Army and had been retired for the past 19 years. Joseph had a passion for painting and meteorology. We will all miss his weather reports.
Joe was always true, reliable and loyal to his family and friends. He is survived by his life partner, Brian Gittins; mother, Alda Abbate of Staten Island; his brother, Richard, and sister in-law, Rosemarie Abbate. He was the beloved uncle of Dominick and Richard Abbate of Cooperstown, N.Y., and Christopher, Stephen, Vito and Joseph Funari of Pennsylvania.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the memorial service on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 11 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church, 53 St. Patrick's Pl., Staten Island, N.Y. 10306.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Addeo Hospice Residence, 78 Meisner Ave., Staten Island, N.Y., (718) 226-6450 or an organization of your choosing.
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We did a lot of things together. Eeee worked together, made a movie together, played music and acted silly together. He was a great person and he will always have a special place in my heart
Ronnie James Vadala
Friend
May 8, 2023
Joe, I and a third student often enjoyed recess in elementary school together. He was kind, loyal, thoughtful and handsome with a great sense of humor. He knew I was an avid coin collector and one morning in September 1964, he surprised me with a 1913-D cent for my collection.
My sympathies to Brian, Joe's brother, and all other family members.
John Golden
Friend
January 16, 2023
Joanne Wasniewski Mason
Work
May 9, 2022
Joanne Wasniewski Mason
Work
May 9, 2022
Joanne Wasniewski Mason
Work
May 9, 2022
We had some wonderful times together.
Thank you for all those memories. You´ll forever hold a place in my heart until we meet again. RIP Joey
Joanne Wasniewski Mason
Work
May 9, 2022
Miss Joe a lot . We had fun together. He´ll be missed
Ronald Vadala
May 8, 2022
Thank you for all the wonderful memories! RIP Joe.
Joanne Wasniewski Mason
Work
November 20, 2021
Ronald J Vadala
Friend
November 17, 2021
I was surprised to hear of Joe's passing. He was a kind, funny, and handsome soul who will be missed dearly. I wish him peace and eternal rest
Ronald J Vadala
Friend
November 17, 2021
Joanne Wasniewski Mason
Coworker
August 1, 2020
Such a tragic loss. We miss him dearly.
When God calls one of his children home they must go.
To Brian and the Abbate family may you find comfort that an angel is watching over us.
Love,
Stanley and Oliver
Stanley Reed
May 16, 2018
Brian, the love and compassion you showed Joey was beautiful and surely made him feel secure even on his darkest days. You were his sunshine and I know he cherished every moment with you. Let his love for you carry you though this emotional time to a time of peace. If you ever need someone to talk to, let it be me.
All my love, Lena
Lena Marinaro
May 15, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My condolences Matthew5:4 God will comfort you during this time.
Mil
May 15, 2018
My sincere deepest condolences to Brian Alda and family. Joe not only were the the greatest guy in the world you were my best and most trusted friend ever for over 30 yrs. I'm glad I got to spend time with you before you left, this is going to be a hard one! I love you Joe always. Rest my dear friend!
Anthony Supino
May 14, 2018
Brian,
My heartfelt condolences to you and Joe's family. I'm going to miss our Atlantic City rendezvous. I know Joe wasn't only your partner but your best friend. Just keep your chin up and remember all the good times. If you ever need anyone to talk to please feel free to call me. Forever in my heart!
Angela Bongiorno-Maglio
May 14, 2018
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