Constantino J. "Tuffy" Amico

Constantino 'Tuffy' J. Amico of Fitchburg, Navy vet, WWII; 81 FITCHBURG Constantino "Tuffy" Joseph Amico, 81, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 23, surrounded by his wife and his family. He was born in Leominster, on October 10, 1927, the son of late Lorenzo and Angelina (Sambito) Amico of Montechiaro, Sicily. Tuffy served his country proudly in the United States Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged. Tuffy enjoyed traveling with his wife, Nina to Texas and California to visit his sons and their families. He took pleasure in throwing lobster bakes and backyard barbeques at his daughters' homes in Fitchburg. He always put his family first. A favorite pastime of his was going out to eat with his wife and friends and dining on the homemade Italian food and pastry she made for him and his family. He especially enjoyed helping his wife make Italian food and pastry for holidays and big family get togethers whether they be in Massachusetts, Texas, or California. Tuffy was known by all as a very kind and generous man, loving brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. Playing with his grandchildren, listening to big band music, telling jokes to lighten our spirits, and was always so much fun to be around. He also enjoyed his afternoon walks and talks with his friends at the Searstown Mall. Tuffy was extremely proud of his Italian heritage and enjoyed striking up conversations with anyone and everyone to get to know them and find out more about their ancestry. He leaves his wife, Nina (Cali) Amico; two sons, Michael Amico and his wife, Gezilla of Houston, TX, and Mark Amico and his wife, Angelica of San Clemente, CA; two daughters, Cheryl M. Spano and her husband, Mike, and Diane A. Toolin and her husband, Maurice of Fitchburg; eight grandchildren, Cassandra Farnsworth and her husband, Russell, Christina Spano, James Toolin, Ryan Toolin, Nicole Amico, Nicholas Amico, Michael Amico, and Nina Amico; two brothers, Anthony "Tony" and his wife, Amelia "Mimi" Amico of Leominster, and Victor Amico and his wife, Ann of Leominster; and one sister, Sarah Linenkemper of Leominster. He was predeceased by his brothers, Larry Amico and Rosario Amico. AMICO A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, 84 Salem Street Fitchburg, Wednesday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. At the request of the family, burial services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Constantino Amico can be made to St. Anthony's Church, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg, MA 01420. Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, is assisting the family with arrangements.