Nicolo Abate
elevated 1DGSt May 20, 1937 – March 29, 2020
elevated 1DGSt Visitation
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Private
elevated 1DGSt Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 1DGSt Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Private
elevated 1DGSt Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 1DGSt Entombment
elevated 1DGSt Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated 1DGSt Obituary
elevated 1DGSt Nicolo (Nick) Abate, 83, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him and ultimately gave him peace.
elevated 1DGSt Nicolo was born in Vita, Sicily, Italy on May 20, 1937, to Vincenzo Abate and Vita Ditta. He migrated to Canada at the age of 21 and briefly settled in Montreal. Nicolo’s entrepreneurial spirit, hard work ethic and his strong faith in God was the foundation on which he lived his life and raised his family. He then moved to Toronto, where he raised his family and for the next 50 years he paved many paths on and around the streets of the city.
elevated 1DGSt Nicolo married Giuseppa Adamo, on July 28, 1962. He was a devoted husband, and a pillar of faith within his family, his church and his community. Nicolo is survived by his wife, Giuseppa; his children Vita (Tony), Vincenzo (Paola), Salvatore (April), Italo, Filippina (Dino), and John Luca (Christina); his grandchildren Rosie (Sergei), Josie Bianca, Nello, Nick (Erica), Vincenzo, Juliana, Joseph, Mary Angela, Anna Maria, Stephen, Josie Donna, Josie Ella, Angelo, Niccolo, Nick, Francesco, and Mauro; and his great-grandchildren Torino and Leo.
elevated 1DGSt Nicolo’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of Nicolo’s kind spirit, passion for spreading the Good News of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and his zest for life will live on through them.
elevated 1DGSt In accordance with current provincial guidelines, a private family service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
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Our very deepest condolences to all the family at this very difficult time. Know that our prayers are with you all.
Lucia & Carlo Vacca
Sentite condoglianze per la perdita di un grande uomo!! Marito e nonno!!🙏riposi in pace!!
Our condolences to the whole family on the passing of your father. May you be comforted by remembrances of his love and faith at this difficult time; difficult for your loss and difficult due to the current health situation. May he rest in peace. Maryse, Ross Ristuccia and family.
Dear Abate family, We want to wish you our deepest sympathies and condolences at this difficult time. Please know you are all in our prayers and please stay safe and healthy.
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved father. Xo
Our sincere condolences to the entire Abate family on the loss of your dear father. May he rest in peace.
Supporting you (all) in our prayers, Mary and Paul Tuccitto
My dearest friend Nicolo, you Were a legend in this world and a mentor to me. You thought me to have faith in God and to trust him and for that, I ’ll never forget you. RIP my sweet friend, will meet again.