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Joseph Amato Obituary
JOSEPH R. AMATO
On Saturday, December 17, 2011, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved husband and loving childhood sweetheart of the late Mary M. Amato; father of Angela Marie (Domenico) Bonaccorsy, Anna "Annie" Maria Amato, and Mary Margaret (Michael P.) Farrell; grandfather of Joseph and Nick Bonaccorsy, JoAnna F. (Andy) Baldwin and Laura Marie (Johnathon) Farrell-Smith; great-grandfather of Lauren Grace Bonaccorsy, Katelyn Joy Bonaccorsy, Valerie Rose Baldwin, and Kyle Andrew Baldwin; brother of Emil Amato; brother-in-law of Mary A. Amato. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, December 22, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Mended Hearts, Inc., Chapter #94, 110 Irving St., NW, Washington, DC 20010.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Amato
Annie Amato
January 18, 2012
Dad...you will always be my hero. You were a teacher, a storyteller, and a true inspiration. You taught me how to use practical tools from a hand saw to an electric drill. You taught me how to measure, not by appearance, but by the heart. Thank you for everything. Arrivaderci, Papa! Love, Annie..."daughter #2"
Fred & Patricia Amato
January 3, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Joe. Joe & Mary were great to Patricia, my wife, and I whenever we would visit the Washington area. We send are best to Angela, Annie and Mary Margaret and their families.
Love Fred & Patricia Amato
Sue Orr
December 30, 2011
I wish a blessed homecoming to Joe this Christmas and peace and comfort to his family. Such a beloved father and respected man. My condolences to the Amato family.
Bernadette Nielsen
December 30, 2011
We love and miss both you and Mary. You are in our prayers and hearts forever. Love, Bernadette (Amato), Pete Nielsen, Victoria and Joseph (Farrell).
December 27, 2011
I miss and love you daddy.
Angela Marie
Angela Bonaccorsy
December 27, 2011
I love and miss you daddy!
Frank Venuto and Family
December 26, 2011
Our prayers, thoughts, and sympathies are with Joe's family. I remember the incredible kindness of Joe and how much he cared about the young men of St Jude's. He was such a role model and I will always be grateful for his generosity to our family.
Dan Amato
December 24, 2011
Another hero of our nation passes. Thank you for your service, sir. I am proud to have you as a relative and for all the times I walked down to your home and you took me in out of the cold and warmed me up for the trip home. Rest well.
Kathy (Katane) Amato-Ross
December 23, 2011
Dear Angela Marie, Nick, Annie, Mary Margaret, Mike and children,
What a wonderful gift we were all given to know and love your dear Father and Grandfather. We will always keep the memories of Uncle Joe as a loving and patient gentleman. He is with his love, Aunt Mary, now and surrounded by his dear family. God bless you all in the difficult days ahead. Love, Aunt Margie and Ken Herkimer, Kathy (Amato) and Bill Ross, Jay and Alyssa and Dan Ross
Terry Justesen
December 22, 2011
My wonderful uncle, I remember how you and auntie would come to cailf to visit us and how you both would make me laugh. You, auntie and daddy are missed by us all so very much. I love you uncle. Your niece Terry & Chris Justesen.
Britten Koenig-Chase
December 22, 2011
Amato family,
I remember as a young girl, when my grandpa/grandma Curcio, Chuck n Thelma took us to MD to visit Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary. A memory I will never forget. My prayers are with you all. Love u Uncle Joe
December 22, 2011
To the family,
I have so many warm and happy memories of the time I spent with Grandpa and Grandma Amato as a child. He was not my grandfather in blood but he always showered me with such love, affection and praise that I felt like I was one of his own. He was unfailingly patient and kind and my family will never forget the kindness and generosity that he and Grandma showed us when we were in a time of desperate need. I will think of him often and will remember him especially at Christmas dressed as Santa Claus with me on his knee. I am sorry that I cannot be there with you to celebrate Grandpa's life but I am with you in spirit. Lots of love, Kris (Kristin Ricci)
December 21, 2011
Dear Angie and Domenico, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in the death of your dad. Knowing he is with your mom and family will help comfort you. What a wonderful gift to have had your dad for all these years, you all were and are truly blessed!! May God continue to bless you and your family during this holiday season with fond memories and happy moments of reflection. We love you, John, Cindy and Julia Bonaccorsy
Jack & Flo Trageser
December 21, 2011
I knew Joe to be a gentle and loving person as we sang ist tenor at St. Judes from 1956 to 1968 and attended annual retreats at Loyola on Potomac. Though our paths parted so many years ago, I will always cherish his memory.
Linda Smathers
December 21, 2011
Joe's essence was filled with kindness, generosity, sensitivity and his wonderful gentle demeanor. It was an honor to know him and hear his stories. I will miss him.
Sandra Shipton
December 21, 2011
Harvey and I share our fond memories of visiting Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary on Turkey Branch Rd. We have thought of him through the years. He will be missed. Love to all the Amato family. Sandra Amato-Shipton
NICK GIAMPIETRO
December 21, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Mary Randolph
December 21, 2011
Dear Angie and Nick,
May your hearts soon be comforted with wonderful memories of joyful times with your dad. He lives on in you and your children.
Mary
December 21, 2011
Love, Mary Margaret
Linda Layton
December 21, 2011
Oh Angie I'm so sorry for your loss..It's never easy when a loved one passes....I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Katelyn Bonaccorsy
December 20, 2011
You might not be next to me but you will always be in my heart.
love:katelyn
"Gracie" Bonaccorsy
December 20, 2011
I loved my great grandfather so much. I remember going to visit him when I was a little girl. I miss him so much. He was a kind, loving, brave, generous man. I will never forget him.
I love you grandpa.
Veronica Bonaccorsy
December 20, 2011
He truly made the world a better place. I've never known a kinder man!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Justesen and Curcio Family
December 20, 2011
We will all miss Joe, he was always ready to help those who asked for it.
Nancy Shuman
December 20, 2011
The Shuman family were saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. He was such a great friend to Sydney. He was truly the essence of a gentleman. He will be missed.
The family of Helen (Sydney) Shuman
Libert (lLee) Amato
December 20, 2011
Cousin Joe was a wonderful person and devoted family man. He was first cousin to my father and a long with his departed brother Ernie helped to perserve the history of the Amato's from their beginnings in Italy to America. He will never be forgotten.
May his soul rest in peace.
Linda Scalise
December 20, 2011
I was blessed to grow up with the Amato Family. He was a kind and gentle soul who emulated great faith and the triumph of the human spirit. He inspired us all to forgo our disgressions and continue to love all who crossed our paths. I consider him one of the last great icons who touched our family. He will be missed, but we know he is in his glory with God and his loving wife Mary.
We love you Joe.
The Scalise Family
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