Philip Earle Abrams

05/09/1929 - 11/22/2024

On November 22, Philip "Earle" Abrams passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was 95. He is survived by his son Michael Abrams and his wife, Nell Alano Abrams, of Los Angeles, Calif.; son Dr. Jeffrey Abrams and his wife Holly Abrams, of Chantilly, Va.; and grandchildren Gregory, Hannah, Sean, Bo, Jason and Daisy; and great-granddaughters Josephine and Lucy. He also leaves behind brother and sister-in-law Dave and Sandy Abrams of Bethesda, Md.
Earle was born to parents Tona and Benjamin Abrams in the Washington, DC, area. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin University. A musician, piano teacher, and CPA, Earle was known to dazzle many an audience with his musical talents. It was playing the piano that he met the love of his life, singer Patsy Grady in 1957. They performed together for 65 years — even forming a family band with their two sons called the Grady Bunch. He was also an impressive writer. He crafted commercial jingles, songs for his grandchildren, and the beloved annual birthday poem for his wife.
In addition to his love of music and lyrics, Earle will be remembered for his strong connection to his Jewish faith, heart of gold, and quick-witted sense of humor. In fact, he was cracking jokes up until the day he passed.