John Patrick Abbott

John “Pat” Patrick Abbott, 65, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 17, 1952 the son of Harold & Rosemary (DeSantis) Abbott. On December 7, 1990 he was united in marriage to Diane Conde in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was a very loving father and grandfather and he had lived in Gladwin County since 1999, previously residing in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. He was owner/operator of Abbott Amusement Inc.-Beaverton Bowling Alley in Beaverton, Michigan. Pat was a member of F.O.E. Ypsilanti Aerie and Albright Shores Aerie 3655. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Ypsilanti and a member of BABA. His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 27 years, Diane Abbott of Gladwin; 2 sons:  Anthony P. (Lisa) Abbott of Beaverton; Jason (Angie) Porter of Linden. He was blessed with 7 beautiful grandchildren: Courtney, Nathan, Matthew, Olivia, Sophia, Caleb and Silas. He will be dearly missed by his brother: Gerald Abbott of New Jersey; sisters: Yvonne Wade, Marilyn Price and Julie L. JeJonge. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harold & Rosemary Abbott; step-mother: Shirley Wise; & his grandfather: Patrick DeSantis. Funeral Services will be conducted by Fr. Marcel Portelli on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 2:30 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 2-8:00 P.M. He will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com