Steven G. Abbate

MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO I TRAINED WITH YOUR FATHER. I MET HIM WHEN I WAS IN THE MARINE CORPS.
I HAVE ALWAYS TREASURED THE SKILLS HE TAUGHT ME. TRAINING WITH SIFU WAS
MORE THAN A TOUGH PHYSICAL WORK OUT IT WAS A LESSON IN LIFE.STAND THE LINE SELF DEFENSE.
SEMPER FI GRANDMASTER

SEMPER FI

I met your dad through Joe Perry, Marine Corps friend, I am a Marine Staff Sergeant, currently in Iraq, I am from Arlington Heights. I am very sorry for your loss. I am even more proud to be a Marine after reading your dads book. He was a great American and set a good example for future generations.

May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to you for your loss.

I was a student of Master Abbate in the early 90's. Although I was only there for about 9 months or so, he left a lasting impression that I carry with me to this very day.

He was a powerful martial artists, a gifted teacher, and a true motivator that inspired me to achieve my best.

In class once, he was standing by me and commented to Sifu Rocky that I had a lot of heart. To this day I can still hear his voice, and it motivates me...

Amy, Anthony, and Crystal my deepest sympathy to you. You have lost a father and a friend. Although he has left his earthly body his soul and spirit will live on forever through you. A great man, father, teacher, and friend he will never be forgotten and he will always be regarded as the legend that lives. Remember that your friends and family love you if you need anything please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chrystal, Anthony and Amy
I first met your dad in 1972 when I was 13. Two years earlier, my father had been murdered at our family owned hardware store. I was a very lost and scared kid. Your dad took me under his wing and taught me self confidence self reliance and ultimately how to be a man. I loved your father very deeply.I want you to know just how important your father has always been to me. I am looking at a card your dad gave to me when I left for College in 1977. It reads;
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To the Abbate family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Master, you will missed more then words can describe. I will always cherish the years that I trained under your tutelage. It was a great honor to call you master and friend. Cobra Kai forever.

To the Abbate family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Master Abbate was a true warrior in every sense of the word. He fought all of his battles with honor and integrity. His life and spirit have touched so many. He will be sorely missed. He was a true friend of mine from the beginning and will continue to be through eternity. With love and respect,

Master Abbate, my dear friend. Tuesday lunch with Shihan Gangi, you and I will forever be missed.Rest easy my friend, I will use your name often whenever I discuss true masters. Tom Saviano, White Tiger Kenpo Karate