John S. "Jack" Abrams, 80, of East Chatham, NY died March 2, 2009 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, NY following an acute illness. He was born on January 27, 1929, in Albany, NY, the son of the late William F. Abrams, Sr. and Honora Frances (Whalen) Abrams of Chatham, NY. He attended Chatham public schools, later transferring to Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, graduating with the Class of 1946. He attended college at McGill University (Montréal), and University of Missouri (Columbia, MO), leaving to serve in the Army during the Korean War era. He served as Operations Section Chief for the 42nd Infantry Division stationed in Germany. Being fluent in Spanish, he was recruited to serve as a translator within the service, both in Europe and stateside. He was honorably discharged in 1952 at the rank of corporal, and remained in the Army Reserve through 1956. Following military service he worked for several years at the family-owned Abrams & Boright car dealership in Chatham. He later spent many years as new car sales manager at Marsh Hallman Chevrolet in Albany. His last employment before retirement was as senior title examiner and title closer for Trinity Abstract, Inc. in Rensselaer, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of over 54 years, Marcia P. (Van Fleet) Abrams, and their four children: Shawn P. Abrams (June) of Latham, NY, Deborah Abrams Southard (James) of Hancock, MA, Mary Abrams Moon (Terry) of East Chatham, and Stephen P. Abrams also of East Chatham. Also surviving him are ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by one son: Timothy W. Abrams, and three grandchildren: Jasson D. Jackson, Courtney Lynn Moon and Amanda Lynn Moon. Also predeceasing him were his brother, William F. Abrams, Jr. (Anne C., Latham, NY), his sister, Patricia Abrams Query (Paul G., Tolland, CT), and a nephew, Daniel W. Query. At the family's request there will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass at St. James R.C. Church, Chatham, and memorial celebration for family and friends will be announced later this spring. Interment will be at the Cemetery of the Maples, East Chatham. Funeral arrangements are with French Gifford Preiter and Blasl, 25 Railroad Ave., Chatham, NY 12037. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to Cemetery of the Maples, in care of the funeral home. To send an online condolence,  visit www.frenchblasl.com.