Paul A. Abate

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Paul Abate Obituary

Attleboro, Mass. - Paul A. Abate, 37, of Level Acres Road, Attleboro, a service manager at Alfieri Proctor Associates of Canton, Mass., died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro.

He was the husband of Pamela J. (Gardiner) Abate and father of Matthew A. and Danielle J. Abate, both at home.

He was born in Norwich, a son of Richard A. and Madeline (Esposito) Abate of Uncasville. He was raised in Uncasville and was a graduate of St. Bernard High School, Uncasville, Class of 1985. Mr. Abate attended Northeastern University and studied mechanical engineering.

He was a communicant of St. Theresa Church, South Attleboro. Mr. Abate had been employed at Alfieri Proctor Associates for over 11 years. He will be remember as a devoted husband and father and that his family meant everything to him.

He is also survived by four brothers, Mark S. Abate of Calif., Michael D. Abate of New London, Christopher J. Abate and Steven G. Abate both of Waterford; two sisters, Peggy L. Churchill of Taftville and Teresa A. Abate of Uncasville; and four nephews and two nieces.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Cheetham Mortuary, Inc., 1012 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, R.I., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, 18 Baltic Street, Attleboro. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rhode Island Branch, 2874 Post Road, Suite 203, Warwick RI 02886.

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Published by The Day on Apr. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Abate

6 Entries

Paul Breadmore

April 9, 2005

I worked with Paul at APA until 1999. I also have many fond memories of the kindness that people hold in their hearts for Paul. I last spoke to Paul on March 25th during a visit to APA.

He always made it a point to ask about my wife, and children by name. Even after almost 6 years he always asked about them by name, and kept every detail of the interests that they held. I feel for the loss the Abate family has endured. I cling to the thought that people like Paul leave a mark on the souls and hearts that they touch. I am one of those souls, and as long as that mark remains on our souls and in our hearts Paul will never be completely gone. May you rest in the peace and love of the arms of our lord Paul, and may your family and friends use the love and understanding you gave to always remember you and find peace.

Alan Wilson

April 4, 2005

To the Abate family,

I received word yesterday that Paul had passed away and my thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you during this troubling time. I had lost touch with Paul over the years but he will forever be a part of my life since he was such a good friend for so many years from early childhood to the time I moved away for college. We spent a lot of time together during the summers of our high school years and I know that he was someone of genuine integrity and good heart. I have always considered him a dear friend and a positive influence during the early years of my life. ~All my best to all of you.

Erica Plasse

April 3, 2005

I met Paul through my aunt Adrian who works at APA. I spent sometime working at APA over breaks & I was immediately able to see his kind & big hearted personality. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know that he will truly be missed.

ADRIAN CORLISS

April 3, 2005

I HAVE WORKED WITH PAUL ALL ELEVEN YEARS HE HAS BEEN AT APA. PAUL HAD SO MANY WONDERFUL QUALITIES. I COULD WRITE A BOOK ABOUT HOW VERY SPECIAL HE WAS TO APA. I CAN'T DO THAT, SO I WILL TELL A SHORT STORY. PAUL WAS ALWAYS INTERESTED IN WHAT "YOU" WERE INTERESTED IN. I HAPPEN TO BE A VINTAGE BARBIE DOLL COLLECTOR AND I SELL DOLLS AT "DOLL SHOWS".

PAUL ALWAYS REMEMBERED TO ASK ME ABOUT MY HOBBY. A FEW YEARS AGO I HAD A DOLL SHOW ON A SUNDAY AT THE HOLIDAY INN IN DEDHAM. PAUL, PAM AND THE (2) CHILDREN IN A STROLLER, CAME TO MY DOLL SHOW. PAUL BOUGHT A DOLL FROM MY SISTER WHO WAS SHARING A SELLING TABLE WITH ME AND GAVE THE DOLL TO HIS DAUGHTER. DO YOU KNOW HOW WONDERFUL IT MADE ME FEEL THAT HE AND PAM CARED ENOUGH ABOUT MY HOBBY TO COME AND SEE WHAT I DO AT DOLL SHOWS. IT WAS SUCH A DELIGHT FOR ME TO HAVE THEM COME. THANK YOU PAUL ABATE FOR LEAVING US ALL WITH THE LEGACY OF A HEART SO BIG THAT YOU CARED ABOUT US ALL. I CAN'T PUT INTO WORDS THE GAP THAT WILL BE LEFT AT APA WITHOUT YOU. THERE WILL NEVER BE A MAN THAT WILL BE MORE RESPECTED THEN PAUL.

Krystle Plasse

April 3, 2005

I met Paul through my aunt Adrian when I worked at APA with her for a while. Paul was a great man and I was deeply saddened to hear of his death.

What a great loss. May the peace of Christ be with you and comfort you through this. I will be praying for you all.

Dick & Linda Mott

April 3, 2005

Madeline & Rick: Dick and I want to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Paul. We remember him as such a loving young man. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of separation. Linda & Dick Mott (formerly of Uncasville)

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