Vienna Rose Abate Trust in Memory of Joseph Abate

On July 5, 2020 Vienna Rose Abate was born to my brother Joe and my sister-in-law Meghan.

Their excitement to bring a child into this world marked the beginning of their journey as a family.

On December 4, 2020, my brother Joe passed away suddenly at the young age of 37.

Never in a million years would I think I would have to type this message out to my community.

As a father, the love I have for my own daughter can never be expressed. Any parent reading this can relate to how our love impacts our children's lives.

Vienna will never get to experience all of the things a daughter gets to enjoy with her daddy.

Please join me as we establish a trust in Vienna's name.

Although her life is just beginning as Joe's life has ended this is one way that we can all come together to allow Joe's name to live on forever.

Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Joe has experienced the warmth of his spirit and his excitement for life.

For myself, my brothers, family, and friends this time of loss is also a reminder to appreciate everyone around us with love and gratitude.

Thank you for the outpouring of support, it means more than you know.