Melville, New York
Brothers at Work and Play
By day, Vincent and Andrew Abate traded bonds at Cantor Fitzgerald. In the evenings, after long days, the brothers unwound by shooting hoops or batting handballs together. On summer weekends, Andrew and his wife, Carolyn, often drove to Vincent's rented house on the Jersey Shore for Vincent's barbecue or Andrew's grilled teriyaki.
Vincent, 44, a longtime Cantor Fitzgerald employee, brought Andrew, 37, into the company three years ago. Vincent lived alone in a brownstone in Brooklyn. Hard-driving and impulsive, he was known to hop a plane to Las Vegas for the weekend, on the spur of the moment.
Andrew and Carolyn had a house in Melville, N.Y., that they were enlarging and renovating. They liked to relax in scenic places and had just returned from a tour of Route 1 on the California coast. "They did a lot of things," said Joe Vito, a cousin. "They had good lives."
I went to college with Andrew. He lived two rooms down the hall from me for all 4 years we were at C.W. Post. Honestly, he was hysterical and fun to hang around with. Good person. It's hard to believe i first met Andrew in 1983 and that he passed away almost 25 years ago. Gone but not forgotten.
Paul Bruni
December 02, 2024 | Friend
His was the first name I heard today. I honor him and his family. I mourn the life he lost. God Bless all those who suffered. We were all New Yorkers that day.
Carolee Taggart
September 11, 2024 | Other
I don't know Andrew but from what I have been reading he sounds like a very good man. I am very sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace. Thank you Andrew Anthony Abate For your service And may you for ever rest in peace.
Melaki Boyle
September 05, 2024 | Dover, NH
This is terrible, Im not sure but I think I remember seeing his name specifically on the memorial when I went to New York a couple years ago. May his soul rest and peace and I send my condolences to his families who lost an important man on that tragic day.
Saniyah Smalls
May 18, 2024 | Other
I always watch the annual 9/11 ceremony listen to the names and see the faces. Andrew we will never forget you. You were classic Brooklyn, such a character!
And I’ll never forget you and Carolyn falling in love during Spring Break 1984
Mona POULOS
September 13, 2023 | Mahopac, NY | Classmate
Andrew you are never forgotten. Today we celebrate and honor your life. May the Lord provide peace and comfort to those you loved and may you rest in peace
September 11, 2023 | GA
I remember Andy from the Sportime gym in Syosset, we used to see each other several times a week when working out there. I still think of Andy at random times, he was always incredibly friendly, what a great smile! He was one of those people I instinctively liked, such a positive personality.
Tom DiMicelli
September 11, 2022 | Acquaintance
I didn't know Vincent or Andrew, but my condolences to their family. You will not be forgotten.
Much love
9.11/21
jack
September 12, 2021
Remembering Andrew on the anniversary of 9/11....
Cindy Roe
August 30, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
