Joseph N. Abate, 37, of East Haven passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 4th, 2020 at Yale-New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael campus. He was the beloved husband of Meghan Curran Abate. Joseph was born in New Haven on October 18, 1983 and was the son of Prisco Abate and Theresa Fryer Landolfi, and the stepson of Lucia Abate and Domenic Landolfi. A graduate of East Haven High School, Joseph had worked in the family Abate’s Restaurant business. He was a black belt in jiu-jitsu and enjoyed MMA fighting at his brother’s gym. Most of all, Joseph enjoyed being with family and friends, especially his precious daughter Vienna Rose whom he loved unconditionally. He is also survived by his brothers Andrew Calandrelli (Andrea), Prisco Abate, Jr. (Stephanie), Michael Abate (Ashley), Stephen Tarquino (fiancé Kim Jassil), Marisa Tarquino (fiancé Steve Torquati); his father-in-law and mother-in-law Stephen and Martha Curran; his brothers-in-law John and Jack Curran; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday, Dec. 8th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at The
Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. John Bosco Parish at St. Mary’s Church, 731 Main Street, Branford on Wednesday morning, Dec. 9th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. The church is strictly limited to 100 people, masks and social distancing always required for all services. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 5 Brookside Drive, Suite 200, Wallingford, CT 06492 or The Children’s Heart Foundation, 5 Revere Drive, One Northbrook Place, Northbrook, IL 60062-1500.
I want to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Joe. I was so surprised as were we all to hear of Joe’s passing. I hope that as the pain of his loss dulls a bit in time that the memories of his life will endure and he remains a part of your life through those memories he has left with you all as well as through his daughter.
So Sorry to hear this Sad News Prayers 🙏 being sent to Family and Friends with my Deepest Sympathy 💔✝️
Deepest sympathies to the family ♥️♥️ Sending
Prayers for strength and love to the family during this tragic loss♥️
I want to extend my sincere condolences to the family of joe.we are very sorry for your loss he will never be forgotten .my family will always have wonderful memories of him may God bless your family
Prisco,
I am so deeply sorry for the devastating loss of your son Joe. Sending my love & prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time. May God rest his soul.
-Helen & Nick Langello
Lucia, I so very sorry for your loss, May you find comfort in your memories, sending love to you and your family ❤️
Prisco I also Sorry for Your Sons Passing I know how You are Feeling my Son Ronnie Passed away last Year from Massive Heart Attact …condolence to You and Your Whole Family
I am so so sorry for this devastating loss to your family especially at this time. Please know we are all praying for you and your family and want to send our deepest condolences to you all.
Mickey Amore Rodriguez
& Family 🙏🏻
Prisco, we were so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lucia, Stephen and the entire extended family,
I am so very sorry for your loss and extend my deepest condolences.
Sue Matican and family
My deepest condolences to the Abate family.
I met Joe at CW fitness in 2018. I was so excited to pick his brain about boxing and MMA. Since that day I never stopped asking Joe questions.
He always took the time to answer them. All I wanted to do was show Joe how much his lessons on boxing, MMA and life helped me.
Joe was a superhero to me. Larger than life, yet had a heart of pure gold. His laugh and smile would light up a room.
I will never be able to thank you enough Joe, but you truly made my life better. I will continue to train, learn and grow. #abatetrainingforever
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for the entire family…We had many good times with Joe and his brothers when they were young …. we’ll never forget those wonderful times…. gone to soon but never forgotten…. RIP Joseph now your an Angel of God 🙏🙏. With our deepest sympathy Love Angel & Artie Natalino❤️
Words alone cannot express the sorrow we feel for the entire family … We have fond memories of Joe and his brothers together with us when they were young …. those were wonderful times and we will cherish them forever ….. RIP Joseph …🙏🙏… gone to soon but never forgotten ….now your an Angel of God Love Angel & Artie Natalino ❤️
Prisco and the entre Abate Family,
I am truly sorry for this great loss of your Son. I could not even imagine. Gone to soon. Stay strong.
With my deepest condolences.
Jean Abbate
Marissa,
On behalf of my mother and me, we are sending our deepest condolences to you and your entire family on the loss of your brother. You are all in our prayers.
My deepest sympathies to Joe’s family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to everyone who loved him. There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. It was a joy to have met Joe at a young age and reconnect with him as an adult. He obviously has done amazing things and was a true light in the world, and still is.
To the Abbate Family:
Accept my deepest , heartfelt condolences. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayer’s. My hurting heart goes out to you in your time of pain and sorrow.
Prisco sorry l cannot be with yo