Michael S Abata

Michael S Abata obituary, North East, PA

Michael S Abata

Michael Abata Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William D. Elkin Funeral Home - North East on Aug. 9, 2023.
Michael S. Abata, age 70, of North East, passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1953 in Erie, PA the son of the late Samuel and Virginia (Vaccaro) Abata. Mike graduated from North East High School in 1970 and was formerly the owner and operator of Skippereno's Pizza and Skip's Place. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid New York Yankees fan. Mike will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally (Lewis) Abata whom he married August 19, 1972; children, Jason Abata of North East, Stephanie Adams (Tim) of North East, and Vincent Abata (Jill) of Millcreek; siblings, Joseph Abata of Edinboro and Marcia Orschek (Tom) of Cheektowaga, NY; grandchildren, Cherokee, Kaitlyn, Nathan, Cory, Cora, Lucas, Samuel, Michael, Gianna, Hannah, and Anthony; and great-grandchildren, Rogue, Roman, Curtis, and Hazel. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until time of a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at St. Gregory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Community Nursing Services of North East, 7 Park Street, North East, PA 16428. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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Elaine Abata Wagner

October 28, 2025

Sally, I'm so sad to learn of Mike's passing. I so enjoyed talking with him whenever we had the chance. He was the cousin that kept me up to date, living so far from everyone. You both were so special also to my parents. I know you must miss him dearly. Sending you much love.

Lori Spangler

August 16, 2023

Sally and family I am so sorry for your loss may God comfort you at this difficult time. Hugs

Greg Beardsley

August 14, 2023

Sally,
To you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family in this most difficult of times.

Dave Snowden

August 10, 2023

Sally and Family, we are so sad to hear about Mike. He will be sadly missed by so many. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you, Dave and Becky Snowden

Barb (Doud) and Harry Blount

August 9, 2023

Sally, our very deepest sympathies to you and all his loved ones. After 51 years of marriage and all those grandkids, I'm sure you have so many happy memories to cherish!

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