Abele, John B. Jr., of Ft. Meyers Fl. on August 18, 2021 at age 76 , formerly of Somerville MA. Born in New Jersey on September 14,1944, John was a United States Navy Veteran who then moved to Somerville MA where he spent most of his life and raised his family. Devoted husband of the late Mary Abele (Kingsbury), Beloved father of John and his wife Debra, Eric and his wife Linda and Stephen Abele. Cherished grandfather of Jenna, Rebecca, Tyler, Christopher, Stephen Jr., Jason and Brendan. Dear brother of Lester, Robert, Harry and the late Richard Abele, all of New Jersey. After the passing of his wife, John was remarried to Mary Rourke of Somerville and moved to Ft. Meyers Fl. John was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s events.A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday August 25 at 10:00 am at St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Tewksbury.In lieu of flowers donations can be made in John’s memory to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123