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Matthew Abinanti Obituary

Matthew J. Abinanti passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the age 89. Beloved husband of the late Helen Alloy Abinanti. Son of the late John V. Abinanti and Virginia Ventura Abinanti. Father of Cyndi Wolfe and Deborah Stolzenthaler.Survived by his sister Olivia 'Abby" Moeller. Brother of the late Antonette Tournillon, and the late Joseph Abinanti. Also survived and loved by his son-in-laws, Walter Wolfe and Brian Stolzenthaler.Grandfather of Tim Wolfe and his wife Nancy, Christine S. Bordelon, Amy S. Adkins and her husband Patrick, Jacalyn S. Williamson and husband Brian and Matt Wolfe and his wife Danielle. Also blessed and survived by 16 great-grandchildren. Victoria 'Tori' Wolfe, Cameron Chauvin, Christopher 'Chris' Wolfe, Madison 'Maddie' Adkins, Collin Stolzenthaler, Taylor Wolfe, Blake Adkins, Kaleigh Bordelon, Emilee Adkins, Saige Wolfe, Tenley Williamson, Peyton Adkins, Ayden Adkins, Ethan Adkins, Stella Wolfe and Lucas Williamson. Matthew enlisted and served his country during World War II as a tail-gunner in the Army Air Corps with Gen. Chennault's Flying Tigers. He was an avid fisherman. He never met a stranger and was loved by everyone he met! His family would like to thank the Clarity Hospice staff for all the comfort and personal care they brought into the last few months of his life. In lieu of flowers, his family would ask you to make a donation to Clarity Hospice. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until Mass time. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2012.
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We remember well the friendly face of "Mr. Matt" during the years he worked for C and E .... he was a joy to be around! And for many years I could count on the phone ringing on Holiday mornings with his heartfelt greetings. They didn't make another one like Matt Abinanti!

Jack and Mary Chawla

December 13, 2012

I was saddened to here of your father's death. I will always remember his kindness and gentle words when greeting him at 8:30AM mass at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. I will keep him in my prayers.

Norman Millet

December 12, 2012

Deb and family,
Our prayers go out to you and your entire family in your time of sorrow. He's joined some great people at the card table!!

Josh and Beth Provosty

Josh and Beth Provosty

December 12, 2012

Debbie and Brain, I was saddened to learn of your father's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kaye Orr Hoffman

December 12, 2012

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