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Rodney Abele Obituary

Abele, Rodney W. ALBANY Rodney W. Abele, 76, entered eternal life on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Thelma Miller Abele. Rodney graduated from Milne High School and R.P.I. He was the longtime president of Abele Tractor & Equipment Co. in Albany. Rodney enjoyed attending the theater, traveling and listening to music. He was a former member of the Albany Rotary Club. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Corr Abele; dear father of Janice Abele-Cohen (Eric), Jeffrey Abele (Kristine), and Matthew Abele; cherished grandfather of Reece, Regan and Remie Abele; brother of the late Warren Abele; stepson of Ruth T. Abele; nephew of Norma Abele; brother-in-law of Mary Corr Lang, Barbara Corr Klein and many nieces, nephews and friends who survive. Funeral services on Saturday, December 14, at 10:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home thence to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville at 11 a.m. where his funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in Albany Rural Cemetery immediately following the funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Rodney in a special way may send a contribution to either the Double H. Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY, 12846 or the charity of your choice. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McVeighFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2019.

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Joe Mangiardi Sr.

December 23, 2019

Sharon, Jeff and Matt. I am so sorry to hear of Rod's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deb Roberts

December 20, 2019

My heart breaks for you and the kids, Sharon. Rod was such a kind man. We will miss him. Praying for peace and strength to guide you through.
Love to you, my dear cousin
Deb and Steve

Glenn McDonald

December 18, 2019

I was very saddened to hear of Rodney's passing. My deepest sympathy for you Sharon and your family. I pray that God will bring you comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time.

I will always remember yourself and Rodney visiting us in Halifax, we had such a nice time together.

Love cousin Glenn

Forest Smith

December 16, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

JOHN ANDJEANNE BENSEN

December 14, 2019

It is with sincere sympathy that we learn of the passing of Rod Abele. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the entire Abele family.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Sal Martino

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December 14, 2019

Sharon and family
Bill and I are in Florida and read the very sad news. We wish we cold be there with you but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rod was a very special person and will be missed.

Bill and Mary Elizabeth Cade

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a loved one

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Robert Gannon

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Lou & Kathy Spada

December 12, 2019

There are no words that can express our deepest sympathy to the entire Abele family. Having known Rod for many years I always enjoyed our conversations as his insight was one of a kind. We are fortunate to have people that truly try and make this country the America we all love. He will be missed, but I am sure his heritage will live on with the people he influenced.

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Dec

13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McVeigh Funeral Home

208 North Allen St., Albany, NY

Dec

14

Funeral service

10:15 a.m.

McVeigh Funeral Home

208 North Allen St., Albany, NY

Dec

14

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Pius X Church

Loudonville, NY

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McVeigh Funeral Home

208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206

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