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James Abda Obituary
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Diamond Smith Abda. He was a member of St. Joseph's Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Scranton and was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Before his retirement in 1991, Jim was a Scranton motorcycle police officer for 28 years. He belonged to many organizations, including the Fraternal Order of Police, the Scranton Police Department Family Assistance Fund and the Disabled American Veterans.
He was a musician with Orlando Muzzi Band and the LJJ's Band. Jim was a kind, caring and loving man who adored his family.
Also surviving are three sons, James Abda Jr. and his wife, Trudy, Scranton; Richard Abda, St. Rose, La.; and Ronald Abda and his wife, Denise, Clarks Summit; his loving grandchildren, Melissa Abda, Christine Abda, Lauren Abda, Ashley Abda and Ronald Abda Jr.; two great-grandsons, Nicholas and Tyler Zamerowski; a brother, Dr. John Abda, Clarks Summit; several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, William, Joseph and Albert.
His family would like to thank his caregivers, Connie Otley, Betsy Legos, Laura James and Jennifer Kuchwara for the care and compassion provided to Jim, as well as Dr. Thomas Minora, his staff and the hospice nurses.
The funeral will be Tuesday from Savino Traditional Funerals and Cremation Care, 157 S. Main Ave., Scranton, Carl J. Savino Jr., supervisor, with services at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 130 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave., Scranton, by the Rev. Christopher Manuele, pastor. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in West Scranton.
Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. All those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday morning.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church Building Fund, 130 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave., Scranton, PA 18504.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Abda
Betsy Legos
April 3, 2019
James,
Already a year has passed since you left us , we keep you close with our prayers may you find comfort in knowing our love for you still remains strong as we envision your smiles from heaven afar doing God,s work now.
Forever in our hearts.Betsy Legos
CATHY MEKETA
April 6, 2018
sO SAD FOR YOUR LOSS YOU AND YOUR LOVING FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
J Brenzel
April 6, 2018
Jim and family, we're saddened by the loss of your Dad. Your Mom, and siblings are in our prayers, and we send our love to you all.
Laurie, Lauren, Arthur and John
Aaron Davis
April 4, 2018
Always in my heart, and I'll teach my sons of you and all your accomplishments❤ Miss you and love to all the family!!! Abda❤
April 3, 2018
All our love and prayers.. Tony Lori and family
John Davis
April 3, 2018
What a wonderful spirit - kind and gentle, loving and warm. Also, exciting and fun to be around! I will miss you dearly Uncle James - thank you for supporting me and being there for me.
Vito MJ Castelgrande
April 3, 2018
We are sorry your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Phil Thomas
April 3, 2018
I am heartbroken for the loss of my cousin who was one of the finest men I ever knew. From Phil Thomas in Detroit
Alexis Davis
April 2, 2018
Dear Aunt Charlotte and Family
We will miss Uncle James, he was a pillar of the family that always showed love and kindness to everyone. He was blessed with a beautiful family.
Love Jim and Alexis
April 2, 2018
Jimmy was a great guy to work with for so many years. Jay Scott.
April 2, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betsy Legos
April 2, 2018
To the family of Mr. James Abda and to his dearest wife Charlotte. James was a very kind and sweet man that I had the privilege of getting to know as one of his caregivers. We all surrounded him with our smiles,laughter,tears, but most of all our love.Rest in peace dear one for now you are surrounded by angels. You will be forever in our hearts.
Jim W.
April 2, 2018
Rest in peace "Unit #2". You were a great police officer, friend, and always made people smile. I only knew you from the dispatch side of the radio, always enjoyed our conversations. They don't make cops like this anymore.
April 1, 2018
Abda Family,
Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
I am sorry for your deep loss.
Sincerely,
, Mary O'Dea Sare and Family
Louiuse Hawk
April 1, 2018
So very sorry about the loss of your dad and grandfather. May you have good memories to comfort you
Jerry Richardson
April 1, 2018
With my deepest sympathy.
Steve Bartnicki
April 1, 2018
My deepest condolences go out to Charlotte and the entire Abda family
Frank Cigna
April 1, 2018
Condolences to the ABDA family
Rip Jimmy
I want to thank you again for that ride to the hospital a half a century ago when I was 12, my dad was working @ the time and you were nice enough to do that, you're a great man
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