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My father, the late Bob Pritchard, football coach of WPI, fondly mentioned Ron and George often. He followed Ron's officiating career closely.
Diane Pritchard Clayton
February 20, 2025 | Friend
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
1931 - 2025 (Age 93)
Ronald J. Abdow1931 - 2025Ronald J. Abdow of Longmeadow MA passed into glory surrounded by his family on January 22, 2024.Ron was born in Worcester, MA to parents who were first generation Lebanese Americans. He attended Worcester Academy and Brown University (class of 1954), where he played...
Read MoreMy father, the late Bob Pritchard, football coach of WPI, fondly mentioned Ron and George often. He followed Ron's officiating career closely.
Diane Pritchard Clayton
February 20, 2025 | Friend
Ron hired me to flip burgers at Boston road Abdows in 1968. He was a good boss and a good man. One of my first jobs. RIP Mr Abdow.
Howard Hayes
February 07, 2025 | Work
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies to the Abdow family. I enjoyed talking about our shared memories of Worcester Academy and being both Hilltoppers. Ron was always ready to help others. He will be missed by all. David Patrick Fleming
David Patrick Fleming
February 02, 2025 | Friend
I want to send my sincere condolences to the Abdow family. It was through my brother-in-law, Ted Fleming, that I was fortunate to meet Ron. What a gentleman, a great listener and so kind. Rest in peace, my friend! Barbara Fleming
Barbara Fleming
February 02, 2025 | Friend
IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING FOR RON AND GLAY ON THEIR PERSONEL HOMES FOR OVER 50 YEARS ON THEIR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS WILL BE SADLY MISSED RICHIE ZIEMBA RICHIES AIR CONDITIONING.
RICHIE ZIEMBA
February 01, 2025 | Work
"I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work for Ron at the Ivanhoe Restaurant for 26 years until it closed. Ron provided me with the chance to develop and advance in the restaurant industry, starting as a hostess and eventually becoming a manager. Ron was a hands-on owner, often seen clearing tables on busy days alongside the servers. When the restaurant shut down, he ensured his staff found new employment, demonstrating his care for his employees. I will forever remember him for his...
Brenda Souliere
January 31, 2025
What a pair, Ron and George, i used to hang around abdows big boy every weekend, the two brothers threw me and some of my friends out of thre so many times, they knew us by name, never nasty just a big get out of here tonight, next week they would say hi like nothing ever happened. they were a graet pair, we sure missed them when the place closed. R.I.P. MY FRIEND
Eddie Purcell
January 31, 2025
To the Abdow Family, My condolences on the passing of Mr. Abdow. We always enjoyed the Breakfast Bar at Abdow's on Sunday morning. My fondest memory of Ron was the day he stopped by Friendly's in West Springfield when I was the Manager there. He wanted to tour the new design that was open on Westfield St. He introduced me to Steve Marriott, who just happened to be "tagging" along. Thank You Ron for your service to so many. God Speed Sir.
Jim Loudon
January 30, 2025 | Work
My most sincere condolences to Ron's family. I know Ron, as the best friend of my father, Vic Fusia, and as a colleague and board member of WestMass Area Development. Myself and my family enjoyed the stories Ron would tell of his football years, as a player for my father and then as a close friend and confident. To know Ron is to like and respect him. We all have fond memories and he will be missed. Carol Fusia Campbell
Carol Fusia Campbell
January 30, 2025