Obituary of Albert Anthony Abdoo

On May 10, 2015, Albert Abdoo, Jr., 72, of Rome, formerly of Utica, went home to his Lord after an 18 year battle with Gulf War Syndrome. Born on April 24, 1943, to Albert Sr. and Mary (Ferris) Abdoo (both deceased) of Utica, Al was the oldest of five children whom he leaves behind: Richard Abdoo and wife Cindy of Cheektowaga, David J. Abdoo of Guilderland, Dr. Diana and husband Jim Lawson of Michigan, and Susan Abdoo of S. Utica. After attending Clinton High School" MVCC, and Utica College, Al married Angela Mazzatti, who predeceased Albert in 1984, after a battle with cancer. In 1985 AI married Linda Milano of Utica, who stayed by his side until the day of his departure. Al leaves his three children: Steven and wife Amy (Gibbs) Abdoo of Clinton, Alisa Abdoo Capponi of Clinton, and David M. Abdoo of Deerfield, as well as four grandsons: Steven Jr, Justin, Andrew and Anthony, all of Clinton. Al loved God, his family, and his church family, serving as an Elder of both Utica Foursquare Church and New Day Foursquare Church of Rome for over 25 years. He also enjoyed his yearly vacations to Siesta Key, FL, and spending time at the family camp at Pleasant Lake. Retired from NYS DDSO as Chief of Occupational Therapy, Al was an avid runner, as well as a devoted member of the Deerfield Fire Co., and a Lt. Col. In the US Army Reserves, 331st General Hospital unit. Special friends include his in-laws, Len and Rev. Penny Milano of Rome, sister-in-law Joann Colaccico of Utica, Steve Slachta of FL, Norm Deep of Clinton, Frank Jakubowksi of N. Utica, Tony LaValia (dec) of N. Utica, and Ken and Pat Cuda of Deerfield. Al's one desire in life was to share the love and forgiveness of God with all he met. A service celebrating Albert's life will be held Saturday at 12 Noon, at Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut St, Rome. Calling hours will be Saturday from 10 AM to 12 Noon, prior to the service. A private burial will take place at a later date. A special thanks goes to the Rome Hospital Residential Health Care Facility, 3rd Floor staff, for their love and care of Albert, as well as to Tracey Ingalls for her home healthcare to Al previously