Obituary of Manuel S. Abello

MANUEL S. ABELLO Loudonville-Manuel S. Abello, 76 of Loudonville, beloved husband of Virginia Abello, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home in Loudonville with his loving family at his side. Born in Manila, Philippines on June 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Nicanor R. and Felicidad Sison Abello. He was a graduate of the University of the East, Manila, Philippines. Manuel was a CPA and most recently employed as Controller for New York State Restaurant Association in Albany, NY. He was previously CFO at Astor Home for Children in Rhinebeck, NY, CFO for the Center for the Disabled in Albany, CPA with Urbach, Kahn, & Werlin P.C. in Albany and CPA with Sycip, Gorres, Velayo, CPAs in the Philippines. He was a longtime communicant of St. Pius X Church in Loudonville. He was a member and District Council Steward of Bukas Loob Sa Diyos Covenant Community of Albany. Survivors in addition to his wife include his loving children Veronica (Jeffrey) Lichtenstein of Jupiter, FL Mary Anne (Reginald) Godfrey of Dummer, NH and Christine (Thomas) Ensslin of Altamont, NY, his cherished grandchildren Sam & Jade Lichtenstein, Benedict, John Paul, Leo, & Joseph Godfrey and Evan, Jack, & Dylan Ensslin. Manuel was predeceased by his brother Luis S. Abello. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately for the immediate family at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumite Road, Loudonville, with Rev. James Walsh officiating. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. Donations in memory of Manuel can be made to The Marian Helpers Center P.O. Box 716 Stockbridge, MA 01262 (The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy) or The Eternal Word Network, ewtn.com For information or to light a memory candle for the family, please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.