In Memoriam: Josh Abbell

Joshua "Josh" Abbell

Josh, age 50, passed away June 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Amy White. Loving father of Julian Abbell. Dear brother of Zack Abbell (Jamie), and Alex Abbell (Kim). Loving son of the late Michael and Joyce Abbell. Josh was known for his kindness and very ready smile. He enjoyed skiing, art and architecture, sports, traveling, hiking, kayaking, trying new restaurants, listening to music and, mostly, spending time with family and friends. 

Family and friends are invited to his Graveside Service, Friday June 21, 2024, 10:00AM at Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Avenue, Phila. 19132) Contributions in his memory may be made to one of the following local organizations:

Germantown Community Fridge - https://www.germantowncommunityfridge.com/donate 

Clean Air Council - https://cleanaircouncil.salsalabs.org/eoyfy24/index.html

Josh Abbell was an active member of AIA Philadelphia and the Committee on the Environment. Josh will be truly missed by our community.

AIA Philly COTE is creating a video tribute in memory of Joshua Abbell and would love your participation. Please take a minute to reflect on your interactions with Josh and share your favorite memory with him. You can share how you knew him, what you liked the most about him, if he had a profound impact on your life, what you'll miss, etc. You can also upload pictures or videos of Josh. https://www.tribute.co/joshua-abbell/?share=copy_message

Please contribute to the link above by July 8th. If you plan on submitting a video, just not now - please click on the RSVP button on the Tribute site so you get reminders to do it before the due date. 

COTE will be sharing the video on their social media accounts and highlighting it during their Monthly meeting on July 18th, 2024 (Thursday) to honor Josh's incredible life and contributions. Stay connected with COTE for more details: https://aiaphiladelphia.org/clubs/view/cote