62, of Waterford MI, passed away November 19, 2018. He was born on May 24, 1956 in Pontiac MI, to the late Leonard and the late Nina Abate. Loving husband of Vanessa; cherished father of Christopher (Jodie) Motley, Joe (Amanda) Abate, Brian (Kelly) Abate and Mark (Heidi) Abate; dearest grandfather of Samantha, Justice, Breyanna, Christopher, Jacob, Blake, Brooke, Bailee, Briella and Madison. Charles was a wonderful and dedicated husband, father and grandfather to his family.