Frank J. D'Amore

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Frank D'Amore Obituary

Naples, FL Frank J. DAmore 74, (Col US Army Ret) passed away on July 8, 2008 at his home in Naples FL. He was born and raised in Quincy, MA and resided in Weymouth and Rockland, MA, prior to moving to Naples in 2004. He retired from the Massachusetts Army National Guard in 1987 after 37 years of service. He then worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency full time until 1995 and part time until 2007. He was a graduate of Anna Maria College, Command and General Staff College of the Army and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Frank was a life member of the Association of the United States Army, The National Guard Association, The 26th Infantry Division Veterans Association, The 101st Infantry Veterans Association and the Military Officers Association. He enjoyed traveling, sailing, skiing, golf and spending time with his family. Frank enjoyed his friendships while a member of Wessagussett Yacht Club, Penguin Ski Club and Royal Palm Country Club. He was a communicant of St Finbarr Church, Naples and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jean E. DAmore, sons James DAmore (Diane Slomkowski), Weymouth, MA, Dr. John DAmore (Kimberly), Canandaigua, NY, Paul DAmore (Valerie), Norton, MA, daughter Patricia DiTullio (Michael), Hingham MA, grandchildren Taylor, Lauren and Kendall DAmore, Brianna, Jeffrey and Rebecca DiTullio, Caitlin, Brittney and Anthony DAmore, brother Henry DAmore and sisters Angela (Al) Capobianchi and Esther (Leo) Groleau. He is best remembered as a loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather, a great storyteller and above all a true friend. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday July 12, 2008 at 2:00 pm at St. Finbarr Church, Naples. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Church, South Weymouth, MA. Internment will be at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples FL 34105

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank D'Amore

13 Entries

maureen and tara harmon

July 18, 2008

jean, just read the paper and we wanted to offer our sympathy to you and your family. we always enjoyed working with you and hopefully you will have peace. we will keep you in our prayers

Marilyn Hilliard

July 15, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Frank. He was a kind and supportive mentor to me on my first (and subsequent) FEMA disaster(s). He will be fondly missed.

Faye Kelliher

July 14, 2008

Dear Jean, We are so sorry to read about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely Faye and Jack Kelliher, Sheryl,John,Linda and Gail

Karen and Wayne D'Agostino

July 12, 2008

To the "Quincy Cousins"
we are saddened to hear about Frank. He was such a great guy. We are so glad that we were able to have the pleasure of his company (and the rest of the D'Amore side of the family) at our impromptu reunion a while back. Our thought, prayers and sympathy are with you all at this difficult time.

Bill & Joan Albrecht

July 10, 2008

Especially Trish & Mike but also to the entire D'Amore clan our sincerest sympathies in your loss of husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Frank is at peace after his battle and let his courage be a source of pride and comfort to you all.

Mike Casey

July 10, 2008

Col. D'Amore,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army and MAARNG. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey MAARNG '89-'95

Robert Swartz

July 10, 2008

Mrs. D'Amore: I beleive we met a few times when Frank was in the National Guard. Frank was my supervisor when he was in the 2-181 (M) Infantry in Whitensville. I also worked with Frank when he was in FEMA. I was on a few disasters with him. I shall miss Frank he was a good boss, teacher and friend. My sympathies to you and family.

LTC (ret) Trudy McAdams

July 10, 2008

Jean,

I am so glad I was able to contact you and Frank about a month ago. I cherish the email he sent me.

I appreciate all the years seeing you two at yacht club functions.

I especially appreciate the short time I worked for COL D'Amore and the friendship we formed.

May he rest in peace. Now heaven has a powerboater in my husband, John, and a sailor in Frank.

Take care and life does go on Jean. Your children and grandchildren will be of great comfort.

Bruce & Mary Leon

July 9, 2008

Jean and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss and our thought and prayers are with you. We will always remember his wonderful sense of humor.

Steve Wilson

July 9, 2008

To Jean, Jim, John, Paul and Patricia and the entire D"Amore family I would like to offer my most heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Frank. I have always had the greatest respect and admiration for Mr. D'Amore and will remember his kindnesses to me especially his involvment with us in boyscouts. If a man is judged by the family he leaves behind then Frank was a great man. He and you are in my thoughts and prayers and those of the entire Wilson family.

Alyce Yout

July 9, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss and please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

Maxine Steel

July 9, 2008

My dear friend Jean, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Words cannot tell you how sorry I am about Frank's passing. A wonderful husband, father, g-father and a great friend. May your memories give you all comfort. I will miss him.

Dan & Linda SHINKWIN

July 9, 2008

An Irish Funeral Prayer

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.