Charles (Chuck) Edward Abbott, 89, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away the morning of Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Rehabilitation unit of Westminster-Canterbury Senior Living Center on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach.
Chuck was born in Ipswich, MA in 1933, and is predeceased by his younger siblings, Brian and Sandra, his daughter Nancy, and his grandson Charlie. He graduated from high school where he played football, baseball, and was captain of the basketball team. Soon after graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. MGySgt Abbott retired after 30 years of successful service.
Early in his career, he met the love of his life, Katherine (“Boots”) Land. She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and Chuck was stationed at Little Creek Amphibious Base nearby. They raised 6 children: Jimmy, Charlie, Annie, Debbie, Susan and Nancy, as they moved from deployment to deployment. Chuck lost “Boots” after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s in 2010.
But, Chuck, the Vietnam veteran, continued on – always sociable he made new friends and established warm relationships. He continued to relish his love of sports, especially “the Skins”, Boston teams and Notre Dame.
He leaves behind his oldest son Jimmy and wife Fran, his son Charlie and wife Rosa, his daughters, Annie and husband Daniel, Debbie and husband Max, and Susan and husband Timothy. He also lives behind 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A private burial will be held in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
