NORWOOD Robert Abell of Norwood died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. He was the devoted husband of Angela (Gentile) Abell; loving father of Christopher Abell of Dedham, Robert Abell Jr. of Dedham and Michael Abell of Dedham; and the beloved son of Dorothy (McGrath) Abell and the late Robert Abell of Dedham. He is also survived by one soon-to-be born grandchild. He was a graduate of Hyde Park High School, Class of 1981, and a member of Teamster Local 25, Charlestown. Mr. Abell was an Air Force veteran. His funeral will take place from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rte. 1A), Norwood, Monday, Jan. 5, at 8 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St.Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Sunday, Jan. 4, 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 788 Liberty St., Braintree, MA, 02184-7372. For remembrances and condolences, please visit www. mem.com.