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Patrick Abate Obituary
MSG Patrick V. Abate USAF Retired, 61, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Ford City, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at his residence.
He was born April 9, 1955 in Kittanning to Paul and Lois McGeary Abate.
Patrick was a retired master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service.
He was a Vietnam War veteran and served during Desert Storm.
During his service, he was stationed in Korea, Taiwan, England, Greece, and Philippines as a Primary Signals Intel
Production Craftsman.
A member of the former St. Mary's Church in Ford City, he enjoyed reading, music, and movies.
Survivors include a sister, Paula and Joe Dunmire of Kittanning; and a brother, Mark and Gloria Abate of Ohiopyle.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Mantini Funeral Home Inc., 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Father John Harrold officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Brian Richards
February 23, 2018
Just found out about Pat and am very sorry for your loss. Pat and I were in Taiwan and in Crete which is where I saw him last. We communicated occasionally during his latter years. I miss him a lot.
Ron "JJ" Graham
June 8, 2017
Very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. Fist met Pat in Taiwan; he was a fun guy to be around. It was always nice getting a Christmas card from him all these years later. Stay strong and remember his smile.
Tony Cook
April 17, 2017
Please accept my sympathy and condolences on the untimely passing of Patrick Abate. We were assigned together in Taiwan at Shu Lin Kou Air Station and at Osan AB in Korea. We met up again in a class at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas, in 1989. Pat was a pleasant, extremely knowledgeable troop. Pat had a lively sense of humor and he would often share it with me and others.
I am very sorry for your loss and will keep Pat and his extended family members in my prayers.
February 11, 2017
Paula & family, sorry to hear of your brother' passing, Our sympathy & prayers are with you and your family. The Retzer family.
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R T W
February 10, 2017
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one. It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father can bring us comfort and can soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
February 10, 2017
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Patrick. It's a very hard time when we lose loved ones in death. May the God who "binds up the broken-hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
Courtney
February 9, 2017
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family. For your loss, there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing someone you love. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5.
Randall L. aka "Curly" Robinson
February 8, 2017
Rest in Peace Pat. I will always remember you fondly from our days on Dawg Flight at SLKAS. My condolences to all of your family and friends, as I'm sure you will be sorely missed. Tsai chien, my friend....."Curly"
Courtney
February 8, 2017
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family. For your loss, there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing someone you love. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5.
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