Background
Abbate, Paul J. was born on March 28, 1919 in New York City. Son of Salvatore and Mary (Clemente) Abbate.
Abbate, Paul J. was born on March 28, 1919 in New York City. Son of Salvatore and Mary (Clemente) Abbate.
Bachelor of Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1943. Bachelor of Laws, St. Johns University, 1949. Master of Laws, Brooklyn Law School, 1952.
Private practice law, New York City, 1952-1966; attorney general, Guam attorney general, Agana, 1966-1968; judge, Island Court, 1968-1974; presiding judge, Superior Court of Guam, from 1974. Professor of law College Guam. Chairman Judicial Council, from 1979, Board Law Examiners, from 1979.
Ordained deacon Roman Catholic Church Served with United States Navy.
Married, September 8, 1946. Children: Michael, Paul, Greg (deceased), Maria.
