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Salerno’s Funeral Home-Rosedale Chapel - RoselleRobert Abate Obituary
Robert "Bob" M. Abate. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Romanelli). Devoted father of Cassandra (Jordan) Mock and Diandra Abate. Loving son of the late Philip and Margaret. Dear brother of Phyllis (Joe) Swiatek and Joe Abate. Adored papa of Liliana, Ariella and Emilia. Fond son-in-law of Francis and Joanne Romanelli. Cherished brother-in-law of Danny (Patty) and Russell (Wendy) Romanelli. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/Run4bobdiandr
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Upcoming Events
Feb
6
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
450 W Lake St, Roselle, IL 60172
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6
Memorial service
8:00 p.m.
Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
450 W Lake St, Roselle, IL 60172
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