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Sarah Abate Obituary
Sarah C. (Patti) Abate, age 97, entered eternal rest on October 22, 2023, in her home. Sarah was born in Manhattan, NY on April 30, 1926, daughter of the late Calogero and Providenza Vinciquerra Patti. She was employed at the former Uniroyal in Naugatuck and later as a senior clerk for the State of CT at the Ella T. Grasso Center in Stratford, until her retirement. A devout Catholic, Sarah was a communicant of Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia where she served as past president of the Rosary Guild and member and former secretary of St. Ann's Society. She was also a member of the Legion of Mary at St. Mary's Church in Derby, the Third Order of Carmelites at St. Lawrence Church in Shelton and led the recitation of the Rosary at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Trumbull. Sarah loved her family and enjoyed swimming at the Shelton Community Center. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Frances Borkowski (Thomas) of Chesterfield Township, Michigan and Rose Marie T. Spatafore of Ansonia, grandchildren, Gina D'Ambruoso (John) of Oxford, Lori Rasile (fiancée Michael Smith) of Branford, and Brian Borkowski (Diane) of MI, five great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Richard C. Spatafore, brothers, Nicholas, Louis, Orlando, Joseph, Anthony and Samuel Patti and sisters, Josephine Gilbert, and Carmen Caprio Marcucio. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday morning, October 28, 2023, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Her funeral procession will then leave for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive in Ansonia. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. Contributions in Sarah's memory may be made directly to Holy Rosary Church. To sign Sarah's guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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Leonora Panek
December 31, 2023
May you rest in peace. My parents carmela and Jack Ferro share lovely memories of you. I am always enjoyed receiving your Christmas cards. Leonora Panek and family.
Barbara Marsh
October 29, 2023
Sarah was my neighbor for over 30 years. I just learned of her passing today, October 29. My sincerest condolences to your entire family and friends. May God comfort you all.
Ronald DeGregoria
October 29, 2023
Rose and Fran, I am very sorry for your loss, your mom was a very sweet and kind lady and a good friend to my entire family, we will all miss her great smile and her kind words, may she rest in piece.
Carol Zukowski
October 28, 2023
Sarah, you were a bright light in our world. You were always ready to tell those you met, friend and stranger alike, that God loves them. We will miss you. May you Rest In Peace.
Joe and Gail Persico
October 28, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Selina and Mike Joiner
October 27, 2023
A shinning light of Gods Grace!
Maria Lucilia Gomes
October 27, 2023
I will miss you very much, my sweet Sarah you are my spiritual second mother, RIP my angel In Heaven ❤
Catherine Stordy
October 27, 2023
Sarah was my neighbor for over 30 years. Sarah was a wonderful lady and full of life. She was always praying for me and my family and friends. Sarah is a bright light that will be watching and praying for all her family and friends. We will miss Sarah in our park. Rest in Peace Sarah. Love Cathy S.
I will missed you. You were very special to me, like my spiritual mother. RIP my Angel
Maria Lucilia Gomes
October 27, 2023
❤ I will miss you very much you were like a spiritual mother to me. (RIP My Angel)
Paul Harris
October 26, 2023
Rest in peace Nana. You will be missed.
Janet Moore
October 25, 2023
I will miss the prayers she said for those in need...always caring! I will also remember her saying "Praise God in the good and the bad." May she rest in God's peace!
James Dayton
October 25, 2023
Nana, I’ve never met anyone besides you who genuinely cared about everyone. I’m so happy for the time we’ve spent together over the past decade. I’ll miss being your walking helper and hearing all your stories. It’s not going to be the same without you, but I know you’ll still always be watching us down here.
Jonathan Custardo
October 25, 2023
Love you Nana, we will miss you especially at our family parties and spending time at your house with the kids. I know you will be with us in spirit and looking down on us from heaven.
Bethany Harris
October 25, 2023
Nana I will always love you and I miss you lots already. I remember when I was younger my mom would drop me off and you would sit outside on your little porch while I was playing with the toys you provided for me. I especially remember the dog I would pull around and the shapes I would hit in over and over again. I also remember when you were still able to drive and you would come over to my house and let me give my dogs the treats you would bring and then I would get your walking stick so we could walk around. On the car rides with my mom, custard and brynn we would sit in the back together and sing songs and smile and take pictures. I miss you lots and I know you’re in a better place now with the person you loved most. God. Jesus loves you and so do I Nana. Rest in peace.
Johnna Dambruoso
October 25, 2023
Love you Nana! So glad we got make so many memories and spend so much time together. You will be missed so much! Lilliana and Lorelai miss you already! I know you are watching over us having baby girl 3! We love and miss you so much Nana. -Johnna, Mike, Lilliana, Lorelai, and baby girl!
Ann Soto
October 25, 2023
My dear Sarah you were the sunshine when you walked in the room you always were smiling and always have something pleasant to say you will be missed may you rest in peace ❤
Diane McQueeney
October 25, 2023
Visiting her daughter Rose for 45 years, Mrs Abate was frequently there also. Always some thing nice to say even if we were playing cards. She definitely will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace
Maria Luisa Mobilio
October 24, 2023
It was always a pleasure talking to Sarah, Your spiritual words where always comforting to me, RIP sweet Sarah we will you. ❤❤
Sarah in 2019 with her Lay Carmelite sisters
Kathy Dechant
October 24, 2023
Sarah was one of a kind! I often referred to her as "Lady Wisdom." She had such good advice to give, whatever the situation. She was a treasure to her sisters in Carmel. No one will ever replace her wit, easy smile, and constant support. Everyone loved Sarah. She will live forever in our hearts! A Mass will be said for the repose of her soul on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. at Aquinas House on the Dartmouth Campus, Hanover, NH.
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