Christopher E. Abbott

April 28, 1940 - February 3, 2018

Christopher Edward Abbott of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on February 3rd in Penn Valley, PA, surrounded by his family. Memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 17 at Narberth Presbyterian Church 205 Grayling Ave, Narberth, PA 19072 with a reception to follow. Chris was born in Philadelphia to Paul and Jane Abbott on April 28th 1940. He attended high school at Lansdowne Alden. He married Jane Dormon 50 years ago minus 31 days. He graduated from West Chester University with a Masters in Education. He was the Maître D' for years at Watson's Restaurant in Ocean City. He started the world famous Christle Collage in Ardmore, PA, owned Critiques gift shop in Stone Harbor, a realtor extraordinaire in PA and NJ, and was the creative, mesmerizing author of the masterpiece, “Don’t Leave Me, French Fries”. Chris is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Jane, brother Paul, and sister Barbara. Chris is survived by his loving wife, Jane; brother-in-law Bill and his wife, Sarah; sister-in-law Betsy and her husband, Tim; son Scott and his wife, Melissa; daughter Tiffany and her husband, Tod; daughter Jaimee and her husband, Jim; nephews Paul, Ross, Paul, and Johnny; nieces Elizabeth and Jessica; grandchildren Christopher, Natalie, Caitlin, Scott, Tyler, Blake, Christian, and great grandson, Jace. Along with anyone he ever called Grimmie! Memorial donations may be given to the Deacon's Assistance Fund at Narberth Presbyterian Church. The Abbott family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Coastal Christian Ocean City, Narberth Presbyterian Church, and everyone who has been walking through this battle with us. You know who you are!