Abbott Walter Dressler, 77

PROVIDENCE, R.I./JUPITER, FLA. – Abbott Walter Dressler of Providence and Jupiter, Fla., died Nov. 16. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Bernstein) Dressler for 56 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Weisman) Dressler, he was a resident of both Providence and Jupiter. He was an owner and president of the former Colfax Inc. for many years until his retirement in 1999.

He was a graduate of Providence Country Day School and the University of Miami, where he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. He was a past president of AFOA, past master of Redwood Lodge of the Masons, past chairman of Israel Bonds, an alumnus of Leadership RI, a member of Temple Beth-El and its brotherhood and a member of Admirals Cove and Ledgemont Country Clubs. He was also past president of Admirals Cove Property Owners Association.

He was the devoted father of Sherri Dressler Klein and her husband Gary; Gary Dressler and his wife Susan; and Larry Dressler and his wife Amy, all of Cranston. Dear brother of the late Maurice and Sidney Dressler and Joan Abrams. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Jared, Scott and Ross.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.