Firefighter James George Abdee – Apr 1938 – Mar 2025

With love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of James G. Abdee on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Affectionately known to many as Jim, he was in his 87th year and leaves behind a lasting legacy of kindness, wisdom, and love. The quintessential family man. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carole, and is survived by his cherished wife of 24 years, Rose Marie. He will be dearly missed by his sister Bev (Jim) and four children, Susan (Ross), Sandra (Jim), Gary (Tamara), and Jason (Keka). He was a proud grandfather to Amanda, Zachary (Sakshi), Marc (Laura), Ashton, Max, Avery, Caroline, and Grace, and a cherished great-grandfather to 5.

Jim had a distinguished 25-year career with the Toronto Fire Service, joining as a firefighter in 1963 and retiring as Acting Captain. Following retirement, his dedication to the fire service continued as a proud member of the Toronto Fire Fighters War Veterans Association. He cherished bringing his family to firefighter picnics and gathering with fellow firefighters at firefighter breakfasts.

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Visitation – Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at DeStefano Funeral Home-Horvath Suite 1289 Keith Ross Drive Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Funeral Mass – Friday, April 4, 2025, from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at St. John the Evangelist Parish 903 Giffard St Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Interment Friday, April 4, 2025 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, 8361 Younge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada.

Sincerest Condolences from all our Retiree Groups go out to the Family and Friends.

In Solidarity,

Retired Toronto Fire Fighters Association I.A.F.F. Local 3888