Susie Schwartz Abel
ABEL: Susie Schwartz Abel of Weston, Massachusetts, previously of Wayland, Massachusetts, passed away on Dec. 10, 2024. Susie was born in Pittsburgh to Milton and Bertha Schwartz. Beloved and devoted wife of Howard Abel for 63 years. Mother to Julie Abel of Watertown, Massachusetts and Karen Abel Lucero and her husband Mike Lucero of Pelham, New York, previously of Kirkland, Washington. Loving grandmother to Josh, Jordan and Sydney Lucero. Sister to Barbara Kohn Welsh and her husband, Bob Welsh; pre-deceased by her brother Charles Schwartz. Susie was the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Her three grandchildren were her pride and joy and although they were separated by 3,000 miles, she never missed a birthday or milestone. Susie was a longtime member of Sudbury River Tennis Club, the Wayland Garden Club and along with husband, Howard, one of the oldest and most active members of the Wayland Swimming and Tennis club where Susie played tennis, swam many laps and socialized with everyone. Susie loved to play bridge and mahjong and was an avid Celtics fan. Over the decades, she hosted many holiday dinners, which always included her famous brisket and apple pie. Susie and Howard loved to travel and were fortunate to have traveled around the world. Susie was a successful sales representative and for over a decade she enjoyed selling handcrafted gifts to small businesses throughout New England. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her and especially her husband and daughters. Donations in her memory may be made to Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island 133 Federal St. 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110. Services were held at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Road, Wayland, Massachusetts, followed by burial at North Cemetery, Old Sudbury Road, Wayland, Massachusetts. PJC
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