Samuel R. Abbott's Obituary
Samuel R. Abbott, age 96, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully. Devoted husband of the late Rita (Singer). Samuel is survived by his children, Samuel (Judi), Jane Bakos (Robert), Jerry (Gail), Clifford (Sharon) and Charles (Denise); 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, along with his sister, Geraldine Anthony, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sam proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the USS Iowa City. He was a longtime member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, Bella Vista Lodge #243 and worked tirelessly helping with fundraising for their scholarship program.
He enjoyed going to the casino and taking long rides with his wife. He is also remembered for his love of Italian cooking, singing to his homemade pasta sauce as it was cooking. Lasagna was served at every family gathering, “Mangia-Mangia”. Always ready to give a helping hand to family and friends, he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 2:00 – 8:00 pm with a funeral service on November 11, 2023 at 12:00 pm in the chapel at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the charity of your choice.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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