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kristy posted a condolence
Thursday, December 7, 2006
its been about 2 weeks and it still feels like its unreal.its a little harder for me to get over loosing someone im so close with since im at school with no family around to help me cheer up..it still feels unreal to me that hes gone. i really miss him so much
there are no words to describe the emptiness
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Our father was an amazing man. We can all attest to the fact that he lived 86 years with gusto, drive, and compassion. His charming smile, spontaneous humor, sacrificial love, and generosity touched the lives of his family as well as everyone he met. Who could forget a name like, Canio and the unique man associated with it? Our family is honored that you joined us today to celebrate our father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather.
I?d like to share with you a few of our family memories. Many of those special moments have been captured in the photographs on display throughout the rooms.
The first story I?d like to share is one that I heard from our mother, Elizabeth.
During our father?s military training in Fort Dix, New Jersey after the outbreak of World War II, he spent his weekends visiting his friend Tony Mevoli as well as his own parents and family. Uncle Tony?s weekly trips from Camden to Fort Dix proved to be prosperous in more ways than one. Uncle Tony had a beautiful and loving sister, Elizabeth whose radiance couldn?t escape our father?s attention. Our father?s words, ?Tony, why don?t you see if Liz wants to take a ride with us,? was the beginning of our family?s blessings.
From that day forward, our father poured out vast amounts of love and energy into his family. We went on trips together to various parts of the United States. Two of the trips that we children often speak about are the first trip to Texas and our family cruise to Bermuda.
Texas was wonderful once we got there. Traveling was a story in itself. Seven people were crammed like sardines into a 1966 Chrysler Newport with no air conditioning. Joe slept on the back window ledge and I slept on the backseat hump on the floor. We reached Texas in two days. Let your imagination run wild as you think about that experience.
Bermuda was an entirely different trip. Our father desired a family vacation that included all his children, their spouses, and grandchildren. In stead of squeezing 20 of us into a non-air conditioned car, we drove in luxury to New York City in a cool and roomy chartered bus, then, we crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a cruise ship that docked in Bermuda. The memories that we shared during that trip have contributed to endless smiles and laughter whenever we reminisce about it.
I also clearly recall the Del Bono rolls that traditionally entered our houses whenever our parents came to visit. The long ?hikes? that my dad and I took and the health, exercise, and vitamin lectures that accompanied those walks. The endless multiplication facts that were drilled into my own head as well as my children?s. The spontaneous cart wheels that our father did whenever the desire struck him. Our musical serenades with the comb, the accordion, and any other object that created a melody.
Also, our father never stopped dancing at wedding or other social events. He made his rounds with any daring soul who attempted to keep up with him. My sister, Catherine, and I had an agreement that whenever one of us danced with our father, the other would prepare for the ?help signal? and would cut in to give the other a break. I don?t know how our mother survived as his dance partner until Catherine and I were able to assist her. A lifetime of dancing brought our father hours of pleasure and exercise.
One of our father?s goals was to capture and enjoy every moment in life. Everyone who knew him would agree that he accomplished this goal.
Our father frequently said, ?I want to live forever.? He didn?t realize until two weeks ago, when he made his peace with God that he could attain such a goal and that living forever would be different than he had anticipated. When he was born in 1920, his body was destined to perish, but his soul would now live forever in heaven with his new found Savior.
Many of you know that even though our grandmother, Catherine Lorusso Abate, manifested God?s love throughout her life and taught her son , Canio, about God?s mercy and grace, he spend many years confused about God?s kindness. Now he is re-united
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Lori Carpenter posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Grandpop, I know that you will watch over me, and miss me, and still love me, but always remember how much i love you. I will miss you soo much. Words cant even describe how i feel without you. You have taught me how to love, and that is the best gift you could have ever given me. I will miss you and I love you. Thanks for everything and yes, you did it your way!
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Judi Gallagher posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Cathy, Al and family --
How deeply saddened we were to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a caring, wonderful man who embraced all of your friends as his, as well. My fond memories of him include his participation in the annual "Road Race" at Leetes Island during the July 4th festivities!! He loved to join in on all of the activities during those week-ends and always out-ran
the infamous Edie Driver!!
May you be comforted in knowing that we share in your sorrow at this most difficult time.
Love to you all --
Jim and Judi Gallagher
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George and Joyce Harrum posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
We will always remember Mr. Abate for his great personality and the many breakfasts he made after the socials at the legion. He will be sorely missed.
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Kristy Carpenter posted a condolence
Sunday, November 26, 2006
If someone were to ask me to describe my grandpop in one word I would tell them it couldn?t be done. Describing my grandpop would take days. He was the most caring, loving, funny, helpful, man I knew. He is indescribeable. I think I speak for most of the grandkids when I say grandpop was more like a friend or a father figure than a typical grandfather. Many of us liked to go to their house and play cards or eat dinner with them even though it wasn?t a holiday, because every day with him was a special occasion. He wasn?t like most grandpops. He would do cartwheels, play the accordion, and even play the comb. He would take us on trips to feed the ducks, walks around the block, brush our teeth for hours until they were perfect, make us shake-shake which grandmom let us throw it down the drain when he wasn?t looking, he would tell us stories about when he was in the war, and when he used to drive the taxi cab. There was nothing he wouldn?t do for anyone. He always said family was the most important thing in his life. I feel sorry for people who never got the chance to know him because the people who do, want to end up being exactly like him. Encourporating his morals and values with his laughter and stories. He truly is a role model for everyone. He always put his family first, no matter what it cost him. He always said family was most important, and to tilt the glass when u poor soda! I think he wanted to die on Thanksgiving, that way we could all be together and remind eachother to be thankful that we were able to experience life with him. Theres nothing I wouldn?t do to have just one more day and one more chance to look into his baby blue eyes and see him looking back at me and tell him how much ive missed him since hes been gone. He will be missed every second of every day. He?s a role model, one of a kind, and my hero.
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Vincent Cooper posted a condolence
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Dear Bob and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always have fond memories of Canio. He always had a smile on his face and was full of energy. He will be missed by many.
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Brenda Madriz posted a condolence
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Dear Arlene and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and hold you in my thoughts. God Bless you all.
Love
Brenda Dominic's Oldest daughter
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Rosary Abate posted a condolence
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Where do you start with something like this? Maybe by telling you that I reconnected with my cousin Arlene a year and a half ago and through that got to spend time with my Uncle Canio, the last of my father Dominick's brothers. I questioned him and laughed with him and truly enjoyed his wit and charm. I knew when I left I would not see him again here and I thanked the Lord for the brief visit he gave to me.
I love you all and will keep you in my prayer's through this time of sorrow.
I will keep you in my heart forever.
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Nancy and Michael Wyman posted a condolence
Saturday, November 25, 2006
To the Abate Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of a wonderful man. He could fill the room with his radiant smile and contagious laugh. He loved to dance and we fondly remember his visits to Pilgrim Drive to visit Cathy and Al. We also learned early on that the only good tomatoes came from Jersey and that 10 pounds of garlic a month really wasn't a lot of garlic to him!
We hope knowing that you are in the hearts of many people makes this most difficult time a little easier.
Sorry we cannot be with you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Nancy and Mike Wyman
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Mary Anne and Lon Dooley posted a condolence
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Lon and I have known Mr. and Mrs. Abate for over 45 years. We have so many fond memories of Canio. We will always remember his sense of family, his sense of humor, and his good sense in the way he lived his life to the fullest. He loved his family, he loved to dance a lot, and he loved his garlic!
Our hearts go out to Liz,our special friends, Catherine and Al, and his great family.
Love and Prayers,
Mary Anne and Lon
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Elllen Abate posted a condolence
Saturday, November 25, 2006
My love and thoughts are with
our family. I am sorry I could not
be part of this somber occasion.
Love to all,
Ellen Abate
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Cynthia Osmola Keeley posted a condolence
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Arlene,Kevin & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. My fondest memories of your Dad begin with that smile...
Love,Cynthia
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Ronni and Steve Berman posted a condolence
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember how your dad danced up a storm at Lynn`s wedding. May your wonderful memories sustain you through this difficult time. Ronni and Steve Berman
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William and Lynn Parks & Hannah and Hailey posted a condolence
Friday, November 24, 2006
Grandpop, Poppy Canio Abate
We miss you so much but I am so happy that you got to see your great-grandchildren. Hannah will always hold you in her heart and mind, telling Hailey all the good memories that she had with you. For myself personally i will always remember "seasaw, saesaw." He would go on the floor and I would lay on his knees and rock me back and forth. I am so happy that you were their on my wedding day; such a important day in my life. I love you grandpop!
Love, Lynn, William, Hannah and Hailey
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Peter Fox posted a condolence
Friday, November 24, 2006
Mr.Abate was a warm, generous and very kind hearted man. Though I only had the privilage of knowing him for the past two years, I will always remember the warmth and genuine goodness he freely gave to me and my two daughters, Alexis and Grace.
He would love to reminice about boxing, a sport which we both loved, and about his trips to Atlantic City. When visiting his home, he would quickly offer whatever Italian dish was available. He would call me "Pete". His grandaughter, Susan Decker, is my girlfriend. We would always share a private laugh when he would call me Pete, as he was the only person I ever allowed to refer to me by that name-the leter "r" omitted from the end. Somehow, it always sounded warm and endearing coming from him.
Mostly,I will remember the absolute adoration that he had for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "When you hurt, I hurt" was his credo.When he would say that, he really meant it.
His face would light up whenever we would pay him a visit. He loved his Frank Sinatra music and would sometimes sing along. He was very proud to be Italian and his old world values stayed with him right up until his life was over.
Susan adored her Grandfather, and his influence on her life had an impact far beyond anything that could be described in under 1000 characters. His strength has been her strength, and his spirit will continue to with her through the rest of our days. We miss you, Canio Abate.
With Love, Admiration and Respect,
Peter Fox
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