The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the May 25, 2013
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Fred Abbondi Jr., 92, of West Grove, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Pocopson Home. He was the husband of Sunday DiFilippo Abbondi, who passed away in 2010, and with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Masserano, Italy, he was the son of the late Fred Abbondi, Sr. and the late Angeline Gatti Abbondi. He came to the United States from Italy when he was 9 years old. He was a self employed mushroom grower. After retiring from growing mushrooms, he was a parimutual ticket cashier at Delaware, Brandywine and Liberty Bell Parks. Fred served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Okinawa , during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Swayne, Campbell, Testa VFW Post 5467 and a member St. Patrick’s Church both in Kennett Square. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing and collected antique golf clubs, Indian artifacts and many other items. Fred also grew and trained Bonsai for 50 years, sometimes having over 30 trees. He is survived by one son, Richard Abbondi and his partner, Sandi Leone of West Grove; one daughter, Carol Danaher and her husband Bill of Roseville, Calif.; one grandson, Sean Danaher; and many nieces and nephews. You are invited to visit with Fred’s family and friends from 10 to 11 on Thursday morning, May 30, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.