Joseph was a retired Electrical Engineer for Western Electric in Rolling Meadows, IL. He was also a WWII Air Force Veteran and retired as a Major in the Reserves. Joseph was active at St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows for over 40 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and an avid golfer, chess player and gardener.
Joseph is survived by his children: Thomas Abate and wife Bonnie, Mary Jean Motto and husband Michael, and Michael Abate and partner Kevin Reidy; his grandchildren Benjamin Jenkins; Anthony, Karen, David and Matthew Abate; and Rachel and Philip Motto. His loving wife Ann and daughter JoAnn Jenkins predeceased him.
A memorial service and interment will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 11:00a at St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows, IL. A burial service will be held following mass at St. Michael's Cemetery in Palatine, IL.
Joseph was a retired Electrical Engineer for Western Electric in Rolling Meadows, IL. He was also a WWII Air Force Veteran and retired as a Major in the Reserves. Joseph was active at St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows for over 40 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and an avid golfer, chess player and gardener.
Joseph is survived by his children: Thomas Abate and wife Bonnie, Mary Jean Motto and husband Michael, and Michael Abate and partner Kevin Reidy; his grandchildren Benjamin Jenkins; Anthony, Karen, David and Matthew Abate; and Rachel and Philip Motto. His loving wife Ann and daughter JoAnn Jenkins predeceased him.
A memorial service and interment will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 11:00a at St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows, IL. A burial service will be held following mass at St. Michael's Cemetery in Palatine, IL.
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