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Robert "Bob" P. Abraham Jr.

Robert "Bob" P. Abraham Jr. obituary, Erie, PA

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Robert Abraham Obituary

Robert "Bob" P. Abraham, Jr., age 80, of Millcreek Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 28, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 20, 1940, the son of the late Robert P. Abraham Sr. and Hazel Jackson Abraham.

He attended the University of Pittsburgh where he was a member of the ROTC. Bob also achieved certification at the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management at the University of Virginia and had many certifications and course work which aided him in attaining the position of VP of Retail and Commercial Banking at Union Bank (now Citizens Bank) until his retirement. After retirement, Bob was employed with the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., for 18 years. He would always say that the staff was like a second family to him. He did such an exceptional job there because he respected life, loved people and wanted to comfort those after a loss of a loved one.

He was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and the Siebenburger Club.

Bob loved spending quality time with his great-grandchildren "PopPop," loved music, God, bow ties, sweets, old cars, musical instruments, and sang in the church choir.

He was the family photographer and was the prayer captain at all meals. He enjoyed home renovation projects and renovated his lovely home when the family lived in Waterford, Pa.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one sister-in-law Betty Wolfe.

Bob is survived by his beloved and best friend of forty years his wife, Patricia A. Rohrer Abraham, four children: Scott Abraham (Tara) of Houston, Texas, Karen Justice, Ph.D. (Paul) of Winchester, Va., Linda Phillips (Dave) of Media, Pa., Lori Hausladen (Dustin) of St. Louis, three stepchildren; Laurie Brown, Cathie Wieser (Jeffrey), Larry Weaver, Jr. (Lydia) all of Erie, one sister Susan Burgtorf (Richard) of Orlando, two sisters-in-law; Barbara Rohrer, Deborah Seaman (Robert), one brother-in-law Martin Rohrer, Jr. (Rena) fifteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a long time friend Ralph Schauble (Janet).

The family is heartbroken that they couldn't give him the companionship and comfort at the end of his life which he deserved, but thankful for the many prayers from family, friends, doctors, nurses, and attendants who cared for him in our absence.

When the time is right, we will celebrate his life together, in a manner that he would have wanted. Until then, we know that another angel has joined the heavens above and we are comforted knowing that he is now at peace.

Private services and interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. A celebration of life will be held at a safer time.

Memorial contributions can be made to Brevillier Village, 5416 E. Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16511, the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, or to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 3856 West 10th St., Erie, PA 16505.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 6, 2020.

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Don McCormick

December 2, 2021

I just learned of Bob's passing ....12/1/21. I am very sorry to hear of this. I had been meaning to write or call Bob for a very long time. I am sorry to hear of his passing and he will be remembered, not only by me, but by his many classmates and friends!!!! I have Sue's address and plan to write her in the next few days.

Don McCormick
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12/2/21 at about 4pm

Clara Lou (Williams) Rush

December 2, 2021

It is with much sadness that we, the South Hills High School, Class of 1958, recently learned of the passing of our Classmate, Robert "Bob" P. Abraham, Jr.
Some of his classmates recall him as "ABE" while attending Physics Club with him.
We send our late condolences to his family and all others who's lives he touched while living on God's Good Earth.
The South Hills High School, Class of 1958

Don McCormick

December 1, 2021

I had been thinking of writing Bob for the longest time! Here it is, almost a year after his passing, I I just learned about it. Bob and I went thru all our years of schooling together!!! We had some good times!! I will remember those times always!!

Lee Ann Arble

December 8, 2020

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and I am blessed for having known him. You and your family are in my prayers.

Donna Maxon

December 7, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cathie Wieser

December 7, 2020

Rest In Peace Bob.....I feel blessed to have had you join our family 40 years ago....thankful for so many wonderful memories and for loving my Mom with your whole heart every single day!

Kathleen Orzepowski

December 7, 2020

What a great guy

Jim and Cassie Stevens

December 6, 2020

Pat and family,we can only offer deep sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Just one great guy. He had a profound effect on anyone who knew him.

Christina Terry

December 2, 2020

Mr. Abraham brightened my day when he walked into CVS where I work. He was always friendly, kind and a pleasure to talk to. He will be greatly missed by all of us that loved seeing him! My deepest sympathy.

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