Tony Abram was born on July 14, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the youngest of the five children born to Allen Abram and the later Annie Mae Holmes Abram. Two siblings preceded him in death. Tony was educated in the Chicago School System, where he graduated from John Marshall Harlan High School, where he played in the football team. He was employed at Arens Controls, Inc. in Evanston, IL for 8 years, where he received an award for Appreciation. Until his company moved away to New York, he pursued a position with UPS as a Loader and Unloader and he also drove a bulk cart. In 2004, he received a Certificate of Recognition for two years of service with UPS and also in 2007, he received an Award for Appreciation for five years of service to the company. Tony was a devoted and loving father. He loved his family and would express his love each and every time, he saw you. He was warm-hearted, kind, loving, and caring. Most of all Tony loved and cherished his son, which brought him the greatest joy and happiness in life. He loved spending time with his sisters. Tony leaves to cherish his loving memory: father, Allen Abram of Chicago, IL; his son, Anthony Allen Abram; two devoted sister, Diane and Dianah Abram and Nina Holmes; nephew, William Edward Banks and Nicole Dyanne Banks; a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends who rejoice in his memory.