Erich John Abt

Erich John Abt

Erich Abt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2025.
Erich John Abt, 82, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on March 10, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York. Erich served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965 and worked as a jet engine mechanic for Pan Am at JFK Airport for over 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; his parents, John and Agnes Abt; and his niece, Lisa Abt Speraneo. Erich is survived by his daughters, Christine Zimmermann (Curt) of Jacksonville, FL, and Joanne Lombardi (David) of Apex, North Carolina. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Raymond Lombardi, Kyle Lombardi, and Erin Kress; his brother, Robert Abt (deceased Betty); and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces.

A private interment took place at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on May 30, 2025.

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