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2024
Anthony Abbott Obituary
November 29, 1942 - April 20, 2024
Anthony Abbott "Tony", age 81, passed away in Omaha, on April 20, 2024. He was born in Grand Island, NE, on November 29, 1942.
Tony was a natural restaurateur. Generous by nature and so thoughtful of others, he was in his element as owner of The French Cafe in Omaha's Old Market which reigned supreme for over 40 years.
He is preceded in death by daughter, Anna, and survived by daughter, Nina; and sister, Judy Moore.
A MEMORIAL CELEBRATION will be announced.
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Giuseppina Kathol Kathol
December 3, 2025
Tony, will be always in our hearths.
He was an amazing human being.
Tina
October 7, 2024
Oh No. I just read this. I'm heart broken. Nina call me please.
Giuseppina Kathol
July 9, 2024
An amazing human being.
You are missed, you will be in our hearts always.
Kim Southern
June 5, 2024
My condolences to all of Tony´s family and friends at this time. I worked for Tony at The French Cafe for 4 years in the early 80´s. He was always gregarious, kind and funny - one of the best bosses I ever had! He will be missed.
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Tony Ancona
June 4, 2024
There was always something extremely special about dining at the French Cafe, especially when Tony was there. He had a very unique way of making everyone feel special, and very welcome. My condolence's to the Abbott family. Rest in peace Tony...
Johnny Adams
June 4, 2024
My deepest sympathies to his family. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
Shane Raikar
June 3, 2024
Wonderful memories and spending a lot of money having a lot of drinks. Tony would always greet you with a smile and a hug. No matter how late it was even after hours he would accommodate us. Sometimes we would close the bar and drink and share company with our friends till 4-5 o´clock in the morning . Nothing can compare to the French café experience, and I have traveled the world and no restaurant or owner hold a candle to Tony and the French café.
Dr. Shane & Kathy Raikar
Tariq Khan
June 3, 2024
Mr. Abbott, Tony, friend. I lived in the Old Market for many years. Only a few places would I never skip on an evening out. But of them all, only Tony's French Cafe ever held some magic. My favorite day of the year was the day when a major blizzard fell. The Old Market would empty. But the French Cafe would stay open! They had a CD player. That winter evening as a thick but soft and slow snow fell, Tony let me play over and over from The Nutcracker the song A Pas De Deux. The bartenderess Julia was a former ballerina so she too enjoyed the music. On the north portion of the wonderful wooden bar it was only the three of us in a world of pure silence, white snow, peaceful evening, and Tchaikovsky; pure magic. One of the most wonderful moments of my life. I can still see the snow falling on Howard Street through the glass windows. Tony was a spirit. Always kind, always professional, always generous, always wanting a kiss, always fun, well... except on Bastille Day when he drove everyone nuts with his "way too loud" mini Napoleonic cannon. He built a restaurant and bar that became a community. So many laughs, late nights, New Years Eves - and Mariachi bands, wonderful food, birthday parties, summer nights on the patio, and champagne hangovers, etc. all at Tony's French Cafe. We will miss you Tony. You touched many lives and built a place of friendship and magic and for that your legacy will always remain. Rest in peace my friend. TK
Arthur Nelson
June 3, 2024
Proposed to my wife there
Lupe Rosas
June 3, 2024
Oh Tony, you will be deeply missed but to know you are at peace and with Anna again brings a smile to my face. My deepest condolences to Judy & Nina and prayers they find peace soon, XOXO REST IN PEACE Mr. A
Katie Davis (Adams)
June 2, 2024
Oh Mr A. The memories and friends I created thanks to you! Those will always be cherished! Hoping I can be in town for your memorial! Rest easy my friend.
Mike Holbert
June 2, 2024
Thank you, Mr. A, for laughs and friendship we shared both while I worked for you and beyond that. I will always value and remember the things I learned from you and my time at The Cafe. Until we meet again, my friend.
Jean Delehant
June 2, 2024
Thank you for your beautiful restaurant and a lifetime of joyful memories there. A painting from The French Cafe now graces my home.
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