Sheldon Abrams

Sheldon "Shelly" W. Abrams Resident of San Mateo Born in the Bronx, NY on Jan. 5, 1946 and died in San Mateo, CA on Nov. 1, 2012 of natural causes, 66 years young. Survived by his beloved cats, Toonces (whom Shelly rescued from the streets of Richmond, CA) and Boudreaux, (rescued from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina); his Uncle, Mattie Goldenberg (Marilyn) of Florida, and cousins Rickey, David and Amy of NY; his go-to person, life-long friend, Dr. Steven Blackwell (Cathleen) of Galveston, Texas, who was raised as his brother. Predeceased by his father David Goldenberg of NY; his mother Jean Spagnoli of Milan (Varzi), Italy; his step-father William Abrams of NY; his aunt Caroline Lombardi & uncle Pierre Lombardi. Shelly was a Captain and decorated pilot in the U.S. Air Force, flying F-4 jets and B-52 bombers during two tours in Vietnam (1968-1972). He earned his BA from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University and later obtained his C.P.M. His career in commercial real estate and property management spanned some 25 years in the SF Bay Area. Shelly was passionate about animals, the oceans, hot rods, the Yankees, and Bruce Springsteen. He was an avid water-skier and boater. Shelly had a great sense of humor, was always a loyal and sensitive friend and a caring soul. As a true lover of animals, Shelly was devoted to saving animals' lives and volunteered his time and money towards those efforts. Shelly, you enriched our lives. You made us laugh. You are missed. You are loved. We salute you. Contributions can be considered in Shelly's name to Pets In Need in San Mateo, CA and The Homeless Cat Network in San Carlos, CA.