Walter Abt

Walter Abt “Chickie”-December 30, 1948- October 6, 2023. A lifelong New Yorker with a passion for horse racing, Walter enjoyed traveling to various race tracks for events. He attended St Jean Baptiste- elementary school, Archbishop Molloy (class of 66), St John’s University (Class of 71)… was drafted a few months after graduation. Served at the Pentagon until 1973 & headed to Santa Anita Race track for 2 years & returned to NY…. Together with his mother & brother they took over their family business where he was active until shortly before his death.

Predeceased by his parents George & Deborah Abt. Survived by his longtime partner Christina Wyeth, his brother George Abt, nephew George Abt & his wife Pauline, niece Patricia Castellani & her husband Carlo, great nieces & nephews Brian & Kaitlin Abt and Michael & Kathleen Castellani

A visitation for Walter will be held Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chas. Peter Nagel Funeral Directors, 352 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128. A memorial service will occur Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532. A committal service will occur Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChasPeterNagel.com for the Abt family.