Obituary of Allan B. Abbott

Allan B. Abbott, Sr., 70 of Van Buren Street, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday in his home surrounded by his beloved family. A lifelong Jamestown resident, he was born January 15, 1940 the son of the late Harry and Delores Carlson Abbott, Jr. He was a 1958 graduate of Jamestown High School. He was employed by the City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities as a lineman. He also worked as a bartender at various places including Ira Lou Spring Post#149 American Legion, War Vets Recreation and Nic-L-Inn Restaurant. He will be remembered as a very outgoing, good natured man with a wonderful sense of humor. Surviving are his wife of 51 years Phyllis Genco Abbott; three daughters Kim (Doug) Jordan, Dee (Jim) Frank and Jean (Dan) Harnish; a son Allan B. Abbott, Jr.; a sister Sandra (Sandy) Galati; eight grandchildren Jason (Leigh) Jordan, Jessica (Dave) Klemens, Dereck Frank, Ericka (Kelly) Carpenter, Daniel Harnish, Nicholas Harnish, Alyssa and Brianna Abbott; and one great grandchild Riley Carpenter. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Pkwy. Amherst, NY 14228, American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honors Program, PO Box 1131 Fairfax, VA 22038 or American Parkinsons Association, PO Box 72, Binghamton, NY 13903. You may light a candle in remembrance of Al at www.lindfuneralhome.com.