Father John Adam Abe
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 1, at St. Mary, Richmond, for Father John Adam Abe. Father Abe, 65, died on Sunday, July 24.
Born in Washington, D.C., Father Abe attended Catholic schools in Arlington before enrolling in Virginia Tech, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance. He began seminary studies at the Theological College in 1979, earning a master’s degree in theology in 1984 — the year he was ordained a priest.
His first three pastoral assignments were as parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception, Hampton (1984-1986); St. Mark, Virginia Beach (1986-1988); and St. Andrew, Roanoke (1988-1989).
His first pastorate was at St. Francis of Assisi, Staunton (1989-2005). Subsequent pastorates included St. Bede, Williamsburg (2005-2010) and St. Matthew, Virginia Beach (2010-2017).
Father Abe served as associate state chaplain of the Virginia Knights of Columbus and was an active member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Abe; brother, Joseph (Gail) Abe; and sister, Mary Abe. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Abe, and brother, Douglas Abe.
Memorials in Father Abe’s name may be sent to St. Francis Home, 65 W Clopton St, Richmond, VA 23225 or online at bit.ly/SFHDonations.