Anthony Joseph (Tony) Abate, age 57, of Jackson, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1956 in Detroit, MI.

Tony is survived by his wife, Jenny Mack Jones Abate. He is also survived by his parents, Joseph and Maria Puccio Abate; children and their spouses, Robert and Laura Lewis and Richard and Jessica Farnham; grandchildren, Nick, Sara, Julia, and Gracie; and sister, Virginia Hughes.

Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfh.com.

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson, is serving the Abate family.