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Vito Abbate Obituary

Abbate, Vito Loving husband of Kathy nee Giacalone; dearest father of Monique; dear brother of the late Vincent, Frances, Josephine and Grace; fond son of the late Vito and Antoinete; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 9am from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Ralph Massey Funeral Director 1857 N. Harlem Ave. to St. Frances of Rome Church, Cicero, Mass 10am. Interment Private. Please omit flowers. Visitation Thursday 3-9pm. 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2012.

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Paul Torres

June 25, 2024

Love and prayers to Vito Abbate family and friends also God bless you to Vito Abbate family and friends also I miss my best friend Vito Abbate forever very much also Rest In Peace. Amen.

Your best friend Paul Torres

P. S. Paul and Vito are best friends forever very much.

Myra Parker-Major

October 4, 2019

Dear Vito, may the good Lord keep you wrapped in His loving arms as you give praise.

Cheryl Diaz

October 11, 2012

Our deepest sympathy on the lost of a great man that was welll known for his personality..We love you Uncle Vito may you rest in peace and watch over the ones you love.

Cheryl,Joe,Jasmine,Joey,Char,Alex Diaz

mike@ kathy alagna

October 11, 2012

sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

October 11, 2012

Dearest Kathy its a friend from the past Felix so so sorry for your loss God Bless you all R.I.P Vito my friend.

Myra Major

October 10, 2012

Dear kathy, my prayers, love and thoughts are with you and yours at this time. love, Myra Parker Major.

October 10, 2012

Abbate Family: My deepest sympathies to you during this time. Trust in GOD to carry you through (Proverbs 3:5).

Lucy Coulombe

October 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Carmen/Rosa Passi

October 10, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy...

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