Charles Richard (Charlie) Abate, 98, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, former resident of Sun City West, Ariz., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and Shavertown, Pa., went to be with his Lord on Jan. 17, 2024, at the Hospice of North Idaho, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 16, 1925, in Pittston, Pa., he was the son of the late Guiseppe Abate and Calogera Amato Abate. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois Read Abate; brothers: Leonard, Samuel, Joseph, and Louis; and sisters: Santa and Mary.
Charlie served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the 160th Signal Company of the 20th Armored Division, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
As a child, he worked in his father's grocery store in Pittston, and later owned and operated that same grocery store with his brother Leonard. After the war, he attended Wilkes College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, and later his MBA.
Charlie also worked for the Crown Nut Company in Reading, Pa., and for Wilkes College (later Wilkes University), for 22 years as the business manager.
After retiring in 1987, he enjoyed spending time with family, especially his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as traveling, gardening, bowling, golfing, woodworking and home renovation projects.
As a longtime member of the Church on the Green in Sun City West, Charlie spent many hours cooking and serving community meals to those in need; he also served meals at the food bank of Lake City Church, Coeur d'Alene.
Charlie will be fondly remembered as a man of many hats, a good neighbor and boss, a man of duty and honor, and one not afraid to wear white ties with dark shirts.
Surviving are his sons: Charles (Christine), of Syracuse, N.Y.; Joseph (Kathi), of Coeur d'Alene; Richard (Cora), of Shavertown; and Murnal (Elizabeth), of Montrose, Pa.; as well as grandchildren: Roberta, Sarah-Jane (Dustin), Joseph, Alexandra (Sean), Richard; and great-grandchildren: PJ and Om. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jenny Sanglimbeni Abate; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Arrangements are by Yates Funeral Homes, Coeur d'Alene, with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene.
Born on March 16, 1925, in Pittston, Pa., he was the son of the late Guiseppe Abate and Calogera Amato Abate. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois Read Abate; brothers: Leonard, Samuel, Joseph, and Louis; and sisters: Santa and Mary.
Charlie served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the 160th Signal Company of the 20th Armored Division, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
As a child, he worked in his father's grocery store in Pittston, and later owned and operated that same grocery store with his brother Leonard. After the war, he attended Wilkes College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, and later his MBA.
Charlie also worked for the Crown Nut Company in Reading, Pa., and for Wilkes College (later Wilkes University), for 22 years as the business manager.
After retiring in 1987, he enjoyed spending time with family, especially his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as traveling, gardening, bowling, golfing, woodworking and home renovation projects.
As a longtime member of the Church on the Green in Sun City West, Charlie spent many hours cooking and serving community meals to those in need; he also served meals at the food bank of Lake City Church, Coeur d'Alene.
Charlie will be fondly remembered as a man of many hats, a good neighbor and boss, a man of duty and honor, and one not afraid to wear white ties with dark shirts.
Surviving are his sons: Charles (Christine), of Syracuse, N.Y.; Joseph (Kathi), of Coeur d'Alene; Richard (Cora), of Shavertown; and Murnal (Elizabeth), of Montrose, Pa.; as well as grandchildren: Roberta, Sarah-Jane (Dustin), Joseph, Alexandra (Sean), Richard; and great-grandchildren: PJ and Om. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jenny Sanglimbeni Abate; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Arrangements are by Yates Funeral Homes, Coeur d'Alene, with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene.
Charles Richard (Charlie) Abate, 98, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, former resident of Sun City West, Ariz., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and Shavertown, Pa., went to be with his Lord on Jan. 17, 2024, at the Hospice of North Idaho, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 16, 1925, in Pittston, Pa., he was the son of the late Guiseppe Abate and Calogera Amato Abate. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois Read Abate; brothers: Leonard, Samuel, Joseph, and Louis; and sisters: Santa and Mary.
Charlie served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the 160th Signal Company of the 20th Armored Division, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
As a child, he worked in his father's grocery store in Pittston, and later owned and operated that same grocery store with his brother Leonard. After the war, he attended Wilkes College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, and later his MBA.
Charlie also worked for the Crown Nut Company in Reading, Pa., and for Wilkes College (later Wilkes University), for 22 years as the business manager.
After retiring in 1987, he enjoyed spending time with family, especially his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as traveling, gardening, bowling, golfing, woodworking and home renovation projects.
As a longtime member of the Church on the Green in Sun City West, Charlie spent many hours cooking and serving community meals to those in need; he also served meals at the food bank of Lake City Church, Coeur d'Alene.
Charlie will be fondly remembered as a man of many hats, a good neighbor and boss, a man of duty and honor, and one not afraid to wear white ties with dark shirts.
Surviving are his sons: Charles (Christine), of Syracuse, N.Y.; Joseph (Kathi), of Coeur d'Alene; Richard (Cora), of Shavertown; and Murnal (Elizabeth), of Montrose, Pa.; as well as grandchildren: Roberta, Sarah-Jane (Dustin), Joseph, Alexandra (Sean), Richard; and great-grandchildren: PJ and Om. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jenny Sanglimbeni Abate; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Arrangements are by Yates Funeral Homes, Coeur d'Alene, with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene.
Born on March 16, 1925, in Pittston, Pa., he was the son of the late Guiseppe Abate and Calogera Amato Abate. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois Read Abate; brothers: Leonard, Samuel, Joseph, and Louis; and sisters: Santa and Mary.
Charlie served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the 160th Signal Company of the 20th Armored Division, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
As a child, he worked in his father's grocery store in Pittston, and later owned and operated that same grocery store with his brother Leonard. After the war, he attended Wilkes College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, and later his MBA.
Charlie also worked for the Crown Nut Company in Reading, Pa., and for Wilkes College (later Wilkes University), for 22 years as the business manager.
After retiring in 1987, he enjoyed spending time with family, especially his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as traveling, gardening, bowling, golfing, woodworking and home renovation projects.
As a longtime member of the Church on the Green in Sun City West, Charlie spent many hours cooking and serving community meals to those in need; he also served meals at the food bank of Lake City Church, Coeur d'Alene.
Charlie will be fondly remembered as a man of many hats, a good neighbor and boss, a man of duty and honor, and one not afraid to wear white ties with dark shirts.
Surviving are his sons: Charles (Christine), of Syracuse, N.Y.; Joseph (Kathi), of Coeur d'Alene; Richard (Cora), of Shavertown; and Murnal (Elizabeth), of Montrose, Pa.; as well as grandchildren: Roberta, Sarah-Jane (Dustin), Joseph, Alexandra (Sean), Richard; and great-grandchildren: PJ and Om. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jenny Sanglimbeni Abate; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Arrangements are by Yates Funeral Homes, Coeur d'Alene, with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene.
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