Ciro Abate

Ciro J. Abate was born in Newark, NJ on December 8, 1940. Growing up in NJ, Ciro took many family trips with his parents, and older sister. After graduation from high school, Ciro entered the Army and left with an honorable discharge in 1965. Ciro then moved to California following his discharge.

Ciro began his career as a bookkeeper, worked for Western Union, and then eventually started his television affiliate career with INTV, the Association of Independent Network Television Stations. After INTV, Ciro started his tenure at Fox Television, in Affiliate Relations, working with Fox television affiliates throughout the country. Ciro truly enjoyed his 20 years at Fox and developed many lifelong friends from his time working there.

Any visit to see Ciro in California by friends or family, was always accompanied by a personal tour, and a visit to some of his favorite eateries, and locations throughout the Southern California area. We are sad to know there will never be another Ciro tour when we visit Southern California. Everyone who knew Ciro will miss his smile, and his ability to make everyone in his presence laugh and feel important. 

Ciro will be truly missed.

Ciro is predeceased by his parents, Jerry Abate and Mary Abate (nee Rocco). Ciro is survived by his sister Carmel Beach, brother in law Robert Beach, his nephew Robert Beach Jr, niece Diane Quigley, and great niece Meghan Quigley.  Ciro is also survived by many friends.

A Celebration of Life for Ciro J. Abate will take place at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills location, inside the Old North Church on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:00 noon.

As this is a celebration of Ciro’s life, the family and friends request that everyone wear something Red to honor Ciro.