Carolyn A. Abbate

EAST GREENBUSH – Carolyn A. Santulli Abbate, 84, passed away on February 27, 2020 at Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Wife of the late Benjamin A. Abbate.

Carolyn was born in Elmira and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rita Santulli. She is the mother of Theresa (James) Grant, Susan (John) Guillaume, Mark (Carol) Abbate, William (Lynn) Abbate, Mary (Paul) Courtemanche, Elaine (Mario) O’Rourke and Betsy (Ron) Rounds. She was predeceased by her son Michael and his wife Janet Abbate. Carolyn is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 14 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter.

The family would like to thank her second family at the Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility. The 2nd floor staff took wonderful care of our Mom and we are most grateful.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carolyn’s family on Saturday morning from 10:00 am to 12 noon at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave. Colonie. A prayer service will commence at 12 noon at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 284 Troy Rd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in memory of Carolyn A. Abbate. For directions, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com