Thomas Anthony Abbott

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Oakey’s South Chapel

4257 Brambleton Ave.

Roanoke, Virginia

Thomas Abbott Obituary

Thomas Anthony Abbott, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012. Tom Abbott was born in Geneva, N.Y., on June 17, 1922. He graduated from Elmira High School in 1940, and enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1946. He graduated in 1949, with honors, from St. John's University College of Pharmacy.
He was married to Josephine Milan Abbott on May 6, 1951. They were married for 61 years. They had one son, Dr. Michael Anthony Abbott.
Tom worked as a pharmacist for 50 years in Roanoke. He was District Manager for Peoples Drug Stores, owned Thornton and Creasy Drug Store and Peters Creek Road Pharmacy. He worked for Super X Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy. He worked for AMI (American Motor Inn) as a consultant.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Milan Abbott; his son and wife, Mike and Carol Abbott; and his three precious grandchildren, Tom, Katie and Kelly Abbott. He is also survived by his dear friends, and was blessed to be with them on his 90th birthday celebration this past June.
The family of Tom Abbott wish to extend special thanks and sincere gratitude for his wonderful doctors and nurses at Lewis Gale Hospital and Richfield Nursing and Rehab Center.
Tom was a parishioner and helped plan and develop St. Elias Church on Cove Road. Tom was very proud of his Lebanese heritage, and was very proud to be an American. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA 24017.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Avenue, SW.
Funeral Mass will be at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA 24017 on October 20, 2012, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Abbott

9 Entries

Jeffrey Savage

October 10, 2025

I am so glad that I got to spend so much time with Mr. Abbot when I lived in Roanoke as a student at National Business College. He was a wonderful and very special person in my life.

Stephen Alouf

October 25, 2012

Mike I'm so sorry for the loss of your father and a truley great man. Roanoke will miss him.

October 20, 2012

Mike I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Kathy E Peters

October 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Abbott family, I am sorry for the family's loss, prayers to the entire family. Barb Fisher

Jeffrey Savage

October 17, 2012

Mr. Abbott was a man who made a tremendous difference in my life over a three year period when I studied and lived in Roanoke (VA.) I was just 18 years old when I met Mr. Abbott. Today, I'm 52. Thornton and Creasy Drugstore was where I worked. I made many deliveries in many parts of the Roanoke Valley for his pharmacy, ate regularly at the counter and received sage advice from Mr. Abbott daily (as he knew I needed it!.) :-) I am fortunate to have spoken with him in recent years. I got the chance to thank him for what was a most meaningful moment in my life. Now, I thank, GOD, for having placed him in my pathway on my life's journey to the bridge he just crossed. Rest in peace, Mr. Abbott. For sure, sir, you left the world better than the way you found it.

christie gibson

October 17, 2012

I worked with Tom in the Super x days and then was lucky enough to work with him again at National Diabetic Pharmacy. He was one in a million and my life was enriched by knowing him. Prayers to the family.

October 17, 2012

Tom was a great mentor to me at National Diabetic Pharmacies, he will be missed by so many people. It was an honor to have known and worked with him, such a joy to see his smiling face in the mornings to start our day. He would give me a peppermint patty and say "here, looks like you could use this" knowing I was having a tough day. Bless the entire family and I am truly sorry for your loss. Kathy McDaniel

October 17, 2012

Carol, Michael and Aunt Josephine,

What a beautiful tribute for Uncle Tommy. It was so wonderful to have him for 90 years. I have so many fond memories of him when I was a child and through the years. I was so glad to see him as recently as this past May. Our prayers are with you and your family. Carlisle and I will be in Roanoke Friday afternoon and will call you when we arrive. I hope Aunt Josephine is okay.

Love,

Linda

October 17, 2012

So Sorry for the families lost. I was blessed to have known Mr. Abbott and his family while I worked at the Roanoke such a great man. Sending my deepest condolences. Kathy H.

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