Add a Memory
Make a Donation
Gerald T. Abban, 79, of Hanover, passed away on August 23, 2021. Born in Boston, on December 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Andrew and Christina (Butler) Abban. Gerald served in the United States Army and was a Boston Police Officer for 37 years, retiring as a Sergeant. He was a member of the Boston Patrolmen's Union. Gerald enjoyed the outdoors, attending sporting events and activities, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and dogs. Gerald was the beloved husband of Janet H. (Condon) Abban of Hanover. He was the devoted father of Jean M. Pillard and her husband Jay of Pembroke, James J. Abban and his wife Julie of Pembroke, Gerald T. Abban and his wife Heather of Duxbury, and Jonathan A. Abban and his wife Deborah of Pembroke. Dear brother of David Abban of Boston, the late Anthony Abban, Joseph Abban, Mary A. Nawn, and Paul Abban. He was the cherished grandfather of Jared, Olivia, Grady, Jillian, Ayla, Brendan, Katelyn, Jayme, and Jonathan. Gerald also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-7 pm at the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington Street, Route 53, Hanover. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 am at St. Mary's Church, 392 Hanover St., Route 139, Hanover. Burial to follow at Hanover Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerald's name to Cops for Kids with Cancer, PO Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185. For directions and to sign Gerald's online guest book, visit www.SullivanFuneralHomes.com.
Sponsored by Sullivan Funeral Home - Hanover.
7 Entries
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Quincy Police DCU
August 27, 2021
Sgt. Abban,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army and later for the citizens of Boston when you served with the BPD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Mike Casey
August 26, 2021
With my deepest sympathy to Janet and family. May love be what you remember most. Love Laura
Laura Ruszcyk
August 26, 2021
R.I.P, Gerry
Jim Fitzgerald, retired Sgt
August 26, 2021
We were incredibly saddened at the news of Gerry´s passing. My heart aches for you. We had the privilege of knowing your husband, father and grandfather when he was our dad´s (Bill Bray) partner on the Boston Police Department. My dad loved him like a brother. My family and I will always be grateful for his visits to the hospital when my dad was sick and to our home when my dad passed. Gerry had a calming presence and was extremely kind to our family. Thank you for sharing him with us. Please accept our sincere sympathies and condolences.
The Bray Family
August 25, 2021
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Gerry. Thinking of all of you during this sorrowful time and extending our prayers to all of your family.
Jean and John Orlando
August 25, 2021
Thinking of you and your family, Jerry.
Roy Fralin
August 25, 2021
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Aug
26
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sullivan Funeral Home- Hanover
551 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Aug
27
10:00 a.m.
St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church
392 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Funeral services provided by:
Sullivan Funeral Home - Hanover551 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339-2303
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more