Stephen Joseph Abate, 92, of Medway died July 10 in the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of Myra L. (Kaplan) Abate for the past 53 years.
Born in New York City, New York, July 30, 1930, the son of the late Vito and Francesca (Riservato) Abate, Stephen was raised in New York City and had lived in Medway for the past 51 years.
Stephen took satisfaction in his work as an insurance underwriter for several insurance companies and had continued working until the age of 90, only retiring due to the pandemic.
Stephen was also a dedicated volunteer in his community. In recent years, he was a member of the St. Joseph’s Homeless Ministry and prepared food each week to be distributed to homeless people in Boston.
Stephen was a proud Army veteran and served during the Korean War era attaining the rank of Corporal.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Stephen S. Abate and his wife Debra of Uxbridge, Victor A. Abate of Westport, Erica Abate Recht and her husband Marc of Wellesley, and Philip S. Abate and his wife Larissa of New York City.
He was the brother of the late Sebastian Abate, Sebastianna Cozell, Felipa Abate and Mary D’Angelo.
Stephen took great joy in his grandchildren and great-grandchild and is survived by his grandchildren, Elizabeth Congo, Anthony Abate, Lily Recht, Spencer Abate, Alexander Recht and Jacob Recht, and his great-grandson Owen Congo. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 14 at St. Joseph Church, Medway at 10:00 a.m.
Private burial services will be held in Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.
Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street, Medway.
Shiva will be held on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Tufts Medical Center or the charity of your choice.