Rosemarie Carol Abbate, beloved mother, mother in law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, godmother and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Born as a leap year baby, on February 29, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to Henry Krehl and Margaret Schmidt, Carol lived a life full of love, family, and cherished memories.
Carol, affectionately known as Peepie to her grandchildren, spent her early years in Brooklyn, New York before moving to Connecticut, Kentucky, Alabama, back to New York and finally moving to Florida to be closer to her son, Sal and his family, where she embraced the warmth and sunshine of her new home.
On May 10, 1959, she married Salvatore Abbate at St. Barbara’s Church in Brooklyn, New York, beginning a journey that would bring forth a family she deeply adored..
Carol is survived by her son, Sal Abbate (Christine); her daughter, Christina Bradberry (Gary); her son, Steven Abbate; and beloved dog, Cooper. Peepie was a proud grandmother to Anthony, Alexa, and Stefania, and a cherished great-grandmother to Piper, Aisabella, AJ, Billy, Annora and Liliana, whose lives were illuminated by her warmth and affection.
A devoted family woman, Carol’s legacy lives on through the many lives she touched with her kindness and generosity. All who knew her will deeply miss her laughter, strength, and love.
The funeral service for Rosemarie Carol Abbate will be held on August 17, 2024, at Veterans Funeral Care, located at 830 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM, and then a catered reception immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Carol’s name, honoring her spirit of compassion and care for others at https://rb.gy/i9g60m
Carol’s memory will forever be a source of comfort and inspiration to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
We shared many wonderful times together. I will trasure those memories. Rest In Peace dear friend 🙏
Carol and I were always together. I have so many beautiful memories of the years going back to the 50’s.
She was a beautiful person inside & out.
She will be Missed and Forever in My Heart!
My Cousin Carol & I did many things together in New York, Alabama & Florida.
My Prayers go out to her Children & Family!
Always in Gods Care! 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹 Love you Carol ♥️♥️♥️
. . . another Angel has gotten her wings … thank you for the gift of “YOU” and ALL you have and will continue to mean to myself and my family Aunt Carol. The times we shared and the memories we’ve made are forever etched in my heart. I take great comfort in knowing you will be watching over us ALL until that Blessed day when we are together again. Rest in Heavenly Peace Dearest Godmother, and healing prayers for the hearts of those you leave behind.
Carol was the best friend I ever had. She supported me in everyway through my two marriages and 3 children. She was my Maid of honor at my wedding. She is my children’s godmother. We spent hours together at the Western Store and had breakfast every morning at the waffle house. Some nights we danced at the Fuzzy Duck until closing time. So many memories..so many laughs. I will miss her til we stand together with our Lord Jesus