Charles "Bo" Vincent Abbott

Charles (“Bo”) Abbott, born December 7, 1930, passed away peacefully on November 3 at his daughter’s home.  A combat veteran of the Korean War and recipient of the Bronze Star, Bo grew up in Swissvale and lived in Penn Hills for over 60 years.  He loved Pittsburgh sports and was an All-State football player and turned down an offer to play minor league baseball.  Right to the end, Bo had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.  Bo was preceded in death by Lois, his wife of 39 years. He is survived by his brother Jerry, his children Ron (Cathy), Kevin (Mari), Jeff, Brian Abbott (Kristy Wilson)  and Kelly (Doug) Goldstrohm, his granddaughters Danielle, Erin, Rachel, Ellen, Taylor, Alyssa and Sami, and his great grandchildren Ryleigh, Logan, Sarah, Nathan, Haley, Sam and Cecelia, and his companion Jill Brozek.  Family and friends will be received on Thursday November 7, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Blessing Service held Friday 10 a.m. at the Findlay C. Wylie Funeral Home, Inc. 11311 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills.  Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

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