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Frank Abissi

Published: April 18, 2012 6 Condolences

Frank

1932-2012

Woodstock, CT – Frank Abissi, age 79, died Monday, April 16, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Carmela (Randisi) Abissi and was pre-deceased by two brothers, Carl Abissi and Joseph Abissi.

Mr. Abissi served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was the President and CEO of Guardian Photo. His hobbies included collecting cameras and photography. He also enjoyed outdoor activities and being a benefactor to various individuals and organizations. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Woodstock Lions Club and served on the Woodstock Inland Wetlands Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Republican Town Committee and was a judge of photography at the Woodstock Fair.

In addition to his wife, Janet, he is survived by his sons, Frank Jr. of Grand Rapids, MI, Carl of Woodstock, CT and Mark of Sellersville, PA; his daughter Kim C. Gassman of Marana, AZ; his sister in-laws, Martha Abissi of Orleans, MA, and Barbara Abissi of Johnson City, NY; eleven grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Fri-day, April 20, 2012 at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, 70 Main Street, Oxford, MA. Burial will follow at Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock, CT. For the memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Choir, 70 Main St, Oxford, MA 01540, or the Transitional Care Unit at Hubbard Regional Hospital, 340 Thompson Rd., Webster, MA 01570.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Frank & Lois Berenyi

    April 18, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Just being amongst us Frank Abissi made this a better world; we will all miss him.

    We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Janet and the Abissi family.

    Frank & Lois Berenyi

  2. Barbara Shumaker

    April 19, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Dear Janet,
    My prayers are with you at this time of grief. I know that on one hand his suffering is over, but on the other hand you have lost your life partner and best friend. You were truly blessed to have such a loving husband and friend for so very long. God has been gracious to you and will continue to keep you in his love. Frank waits for you and watches over you and your beautiful family. Your faith was always a guiding light for me, and now I know it is a strong light for your grandchildren to follow for their lives.
    much love
    Barbara Shumaker ( I can not come to the service because I am in ‘Austria with mz 95 year old aunt untill Saturday.)

  3. Karen O'Grady

    April 19, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    I can not put into words how sad I am to hear of the passing of Frank Abissi. What a wonderful man and a true gentleman. My hearfelt condolences to the entire family. Please know my heart aches for all of you at this difficult time. May God keep Mr. Abissi in His hands and may the Grace of God bring you comfort. My love to all of you. All my love – Karen

  4. Barbara Ash Abissi

    April 20, 2012 at 8:33 am

    So many beautiful memories of our families together for special occasions. Frank was a most special guy…one of the few who called me Barbie…loved him dearly. I will treasure the memories of the four of us together forever. It is sad to say goodbye to our loved ones, but the promises of our Lord enable us to live with faith and grace.

    God Bless all of you,

    Barbara

  5. Linda Harrison and family

    April 21, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In time I hope you have peace. Linda Harrison (Dave Steffens daughter)

  6. Deborah (Abissi) Terry

    April 24, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Janet:

    So sorry for you loss. Frank will be missed. Both Christi-Lyn and myself always thought so much of you both.

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