Abate, Robert E. of Kingston, formerly of Quincy passed away January 22, 2013.
Beloved husband of the late Priscilla J. (Joyce) Abate. Loving father of Robert W. Abate of CA, Susan P. Wilson and her husband Richard of Quincy, Mark F. Abate and his wife Ellen of CA, Scott F. Abate of Plymouth and Christopher Abate and his wife Jennifer of Stoughton. Brother of Joanne Lacasse of New Hampshire and the late Frederick Abate. Brother in-law of William and Carol Joyce of Middleboro and Marylou Joyce of Plymouth and grandfather to 10 grandchildren.
After several years with both Sikorsky Helicopter and Avco, Robert worked for Polaroid Corporation in Norwood and Cambridge as an Engineer for 17 years before retiring in 1985. After retiring Robert started a successful business called Lenstech LLC, an independent testing laboratory for the sun glass and reading glass industry. As a young man he owned his own airplane and had his private pilot's license. Robert received his Engineering degree from Boston University and was a gifted pianist. He was a previous commander of the Power Squadron in Quincy. Robert loved the ocean,boating and with the help of his late father Attilio Abate, also of Quincy, built his own sailboat of over 30 feet. Most of all Robert, known by all as "Bob", loved his family and spending time with them. He will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.
A service will be celebrated following the visitation on Wednesday at 7 PM in Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy.
Donations in memory of Robert may be made to Cranberry Hospice.