Anthony Abbott
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Anthony “Grand Tony” Abbott passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on February 13, 2026. He left this world to spend Valentine’s Day with his beloved wife Barbara.
Tony was born on February 11, 1939 in New Deal, MT. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Paratrooper. Following his military service, he retired from the gas service company, where he also served as president of the labor union. Over the years, he built a successful business in Northeast Kansas City and remained actively involved in his community. Tony participated in local politics and served on the Economic Development Corporation, always working to support growth and opportunity in the area.
He was generous by nature and donated regularly to many charities. Tony had a deep love for animals and was a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. He loved to travel and made many memorable trips to attend games at stadiums across the country.
After the passing of his beloved wife, Tony embraced life fully. On most weekends, you could find him dancing to his favorite local band, Headz Up. Known affectionately by the band as “Tony Two Hats” because of his impressive hat collection, he brought energy and joy wherever he went. Proudly calling himself the toughest SOB in the valley, Tony truly lived an effervescent and spirited life.
He leaves behind sisters, Bernadine Abbott-Hoduski and Leal Abbott; brother, John Abbott; and a multitude of nieces and nephews- Mark and Brian were especially close to Tony; two children, Rick Abbott and Rebecca (Gary) Dunn; three granddaughters, Jenny (Eric) Simpson, Kelly Abbott and Christina (Paul) Abbott-Allee; honorary granddaughter, Gennifer Vallejos; 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
I miss him everyday.
So sorry for your loss Loss ,
Tony was a great man who loved his family and friends and will be missed. We love you Tony….RIP “Tony 2 Hats”.
I took care of tony Abbott known to me and many others as Grand Tony during his last couple years of life, living with him was an amazing experience as I learned a lot from him in so happy he got to meet his great great grandson, my son Brycen before he passed. It was honestly an honor to pick at the mind and spend so much time with him. I’m so happy that one of the last things he told my little family (me, my fiance, and my son) was that we remind him of him and his Barbara
We traveled together from our first trip in dad’s truck from New Deal, Montana to St Joe, Missouri to many family trips to visit family in the west, often sleeping on the ground under army tarps, mom cooking over an open fire, bathing in creeks, visiting family farms, mining towns, and national parks. He never lost his love for adventure and family. We traveled together to visit family and librarians all over the country. He loved his sisters and brother, kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews we loved him back.
Well Tony I know that you’re so happy with Barbie right now and I’m happy for you. I’m so glad I got to see you the night before you decided to leave us. It was a nice visit just like all the visits that we had where you would tell us all stories. I will miss those stories along with all the trips that we took around town chasing after all those women that you were flirting with.
I love and miss you so much and I will never forget you to or Barbie. You are my mentors you are my strong people you were my friend and PS don’t be haunting me haha
I am proud to call Anthony “Grand Tony” Abbott my great-grandfather. Even though we were not the closest, the time I spent helping him with lawn work and other small jobs meant a lot to me. When I would walk around northeast mowing and growing a lawn care company , people would notice my last name and ask if I was related to Tony. That always made me proud.
He inspired me with his strong work ethic and the successful business he built from ground up. I loved hearing his stories about being a paratrooper and the life he lived. One day, I hope to open my own electrical company, I plan to name it “Abbott Electrical Solutions”
I will always remember “Tony Two Hats” as a strong, hardworking, and good man. I love you and miss you, Grand Tony.
A man of character and always extending his friendship with others. RIP Tony.
Well, separating from his sister many years ago Tony and I continued be close to each other. After Barbara died, he enjoyed traveling to Texas to spend time with me and my wife Micki it was a delight to know you will be missed.