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James Abraham Obituary
James A. Abraham, DDS, 80, of Spring Twp., and a lifelong resident of Berks County, died June 6, 2011, at Reading Hospital after a lengthy illness. Dr. Abraham was born June 23, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of the late David and Margaret (Auman) Abraham.
Following graduation from Reading High School in 1948, Dr. Abraham enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in the Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Breckenridge during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Dr. Abraham returned to Pennsylvania and attended Franklin & Marshall College, graduating in 1956. He was a 1959 graduate of
Temple University Dental School in Philadelphia.
Dr. Abraham maintained a family dental practice for over 40 years in his Spring Twp. home office where he provided care to multiple generations of loyal patients, always with a song and a smile and usually with a joke or two. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association and retired in 1999.
Dr. Abraham was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Berkshire County Club, where he served on the board of directors. The camaraderie he shared with his friends over breakfast and lunch at the Berkshire or Arner's was a constant throughout his adult life.
In addition to golf, Dr. Abraham enjoyed summers with his family at their home in Avalon, New Jersey. He enjoyed fishing and cruising on the various boats he owned, all of which were named "Maharba," Abraham spelled backwards. With his wife Joyce, he spent 18 winters in Palm City, Florida, and enjoyed trips to visit his children and grandchildren.
Dr. Abraham is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce L. (Katzenmoyer) Abraham; and three children: Lynn Alexander (Jim) of Chevy Chase, Md., Susan Gebauer (Jay) of Moorestown, NJ, and Dr. David J. Abraham of Spring Twp. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Kristyn, Katie and Jimmy Gebauer, J.D., Michael and Susie Alexander and Nicole, Jimmy and Carlie Abraham.
Dr. Abraham is also survived by a sister, Jane (Abraham) Kerper of Spring Township.
Services will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. A viewing will be held Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 301 South 5th Street, Reading, PA 19602. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Abraham
Pat & Bob Strauss
June 23, 2011
Joyce & Family
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories sustain you.
Ann Lessig
June 8, 2011
Abraham family, Sorry to hear about Dr. Abraham's passing. He was a great dentists and a great man. He was a good friend of my father Bill Slater, who passed away May 12. Dr. Abraham got up at my Dads service just 3 weeks ago and talked about growing up together. What a special man. He said at the service "see ya soon" .Speaking to my dad. Now they are together the "Termites". Probably laughing and telling jokes . Lucky Heaven to have James Abraham and my dad Bill. Buddies forever. Rest in Peace. No more pain ,no more sickness.
Mary Ann Chelius Smith
June 8, 2011
Dear Joyce and family,
I was saddened to learn of Jim's death, and want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. I can't attend his service because of a prior commitment, but I will be with you in thoughts. I have many happy memories of those years long ago when you were dating Jim and I was dating Luke. I'll never forget that you caught my bridal bouquet! And the superstition came true: you and Jim married and had a long, happy life filled with love. He was truly one of the nicest guys I've ever known. Always smiling, always a kind word, and a great sense of humor! I don't think I ever heard him say anything bad about anyone. He will certainly be missed. I know how hard it is to lose the love of one's life, but I hope the memories of all those wonderful years together will sustain you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tara Citrullo
June 8, 2011
My prayers and thought are with the family. You will be grately missed Dr A!
Linda Mastruzzo
June 8, 2011
Dear Joyce and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr.A was a great boss. We have many wonderful memories of you both and the children growing up. We remember him singing and joking in the office and his great love of humus. Your all in our thoughts, Love, Linda Mastruzzo and Sue Diedrich
Chris Mason
June 8, 2011
Dear Mrs. Abraham, Lynn, Sue & David --
Hi! It's Chris Bowen! I am so sorry for your loss! Please know you're ALL in my thoughts & prayers!! I will always smile whenever I think of Dr. Abraham & all of the fun & terrific times our families spent together! I'm sending LOTS of big hugs & kisses to you all!
xoxox
Carla Edwards
June 8, 2011
Hi Lynn,
My prayers go out to you and your family.
Claudia Walters (O'Neil)
June 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Abraham family. Dr. Abraham was my favorite dentist. He always made the appointment fun. GREAT GUY! He will be missed....
June 8, 2011
Mrs. Abraham and family:
I was sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Carolyn and I moved to Naples, FL in 2008 but I try to keep up with happenings back in Berks County via the Reading Eagle online. Jim was our dentist for many years and he always seemed more of a personal friend than just a professional contact. We used to operate the beverage distributing business in Sinking Spring and you were one of our customers. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
Larry and Carolyn Meglathery
Dick Cantner
June 8, 2011
My prayers are with the Abraham family. I lived on Ellen Ave in Wilshire and then Drexelwood from 1973 to 1989. My family and I used his services faithfully and he and I always talked cars. I now live in Vero Beach, FL.
June 8, 2011
Abraham Family
I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing
he will be missed by so many.He was such a
nice man never had a bad word to say about
anyone.
His friend and barber
Ron D'Agostino
James DeBlasse,Jr
June 8, 2011
I am sorry for your loss James was are dentist for as long as I can remember. My father and James were golf friends as well. James was at my fathers funeral back in 1984. May God give you strength each and every day and always remember the great life you shared with him.
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