BORN

1934

DIED

2013

Joseph Amarant Obituary

JOSEPH B. AMARANT
NOV. 7, 1934 - APR. 7, 2013
Joseph B. Amarant passed away on April 7, 2013 at the age of 78 at Samaritian Village. Born in 1934, the middle child of three, the family originally lived in Modesto, California before moving to Livingston, California. Joe graduated from Livingston High School in 1954 and enlisted in the Army where he proudly served as a paratrooper. After returning to the area, he married his lifelong friend Helen Enos.
After working in the propane industry for Van Gas, Joe established his own business, Amarant's Propane which he founded in 1969+  Joe's business plan consisted of a truck, tank of gas, tool box, a firm handshake, and determination to succeed. Joe loved interacting with customers and found repairs a true challenge. There wasn't anything that Joe couldn't take apart and put back together.
Joe had an enormous amount of passion for his community and was involved in
numerous organizations. He was a proud member of Y.M.I, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Merced County Search and Rescue, U.S. Marshalls, Portuguese Fraternal Society, and Merced County Sheriff Posse. Being a member of the posse enabled him to march in the Rose Parade, the Inaugural Parade of President George Bush and the Calgary Parade in Canada. Joe was also a founding member of the McSwain School Foundation, Western Liquid Gas Association, Immaculate Conception Restoration Committee, Buhach Pentecost, and a member of the National LP. Gas Association. Giving of his time, talent, and treasures came very naturally to Joe and he took great pride in everything he did.
Joe was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all and was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He leaves loving memories to be cherished by his wife of 56 years Helen and two children Marianne Amarant, of Turlock and Michael Amarant (Katrina) of Atwater. His three grandchildren Ashley Dutra, Katelyn Amarant, and Rylie Amarant were the loves of his life. He also leaves behind his brother Tony Amarant (Sharon) and sister, Theresa George (Eldon) and many nieces and nephews.
Joe's beautiful smile, perfectly groomed hair, and white coveralls will be a vivid memory for all of those who knew and loved Joe.
Visitation will be held on Sunday evening April 14, 2013 from 4-6pm with a recitation of the Rosary beginning at 6pm at Immaculate Conception Church. Funeral mass will be held April 15, 2013 at 10:00a.m also at Immaculate Conception Church.  Burial will follow at Winton Cemetery.  Military Honors will be provided by the Merced County V.F.W. Honor Guard.  Donations can be made to the Alexander Cohen Hopice House, 2201 Euclid Ave, Hughson, CA 95326 or The Immaculate Conception Building Fund 1899 Winton Way, Atwater, CA 95301.
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Published by Merced Sun Star from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2013.
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I'm so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. What a great man with a terrific family and a solid partner in Helen. He will truly be missed.

Denise Rossi

April 19, 2013

Dear Helen,

I didn't know Joe, but he sure made a good move when he chose you for his lifelong partner. You know my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Mark Blake

April 15, 2013

Dear Mike and family,
so sorry to hear of your loss.May the memories you have of your dad comfort you in this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy

Adam Casso

April 15, 2013

Please receive our deepest. Sympathys both of us have nothing but good memories of joe I specially still rember him coming to my dads dairy to fill our gas in his white over alls ,30 years ago our prayers go out to you and your family

Odette and Christy Lobao

April 15, 2013

It was very sad to hear of Joe's passing. I have many wonderful memories of a very special guy. My heart is with you, Helen. Many prayers are sent your way.

Betty Spann-Rego

April 14, 2013

To The Amarant Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. He was a very nice man.
We know he will be missed.

Ken and Melba Campodonica

April 14, 2013

He will be missed. We love you all!

Danielle Buzbee

April 14, 2013

Helen and family ~~ I was so sad to hear about Joe's passing. He was a wonderful guy...I will always remember Joe's great smile, yes, his perfect hair and that awesome sense of humor...Heaven is getting another angel way too soon! ....Love and sympathies to you all. RIP Joe.

Barbara Fernandes-Lancaster

April 13, 2013

Mike so sorry for your your loss I remember your dad at Buhach and hopeton may god blees you and yours on the loss

roy marks

April 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My prayers are with all of you.

Anita Rusticus

Anita Rusticus

April 12, 2013

Helen, Mike and Marianne, Your family is in our hearts and thoughts. May you find comfort in all the memories you built together. We send our Deepest Sympathy.

Eddie & Lori Waterman

April 12, 2013

Amarant Family
Please accept out deepest sympathies for your loss.Joe will be truely missed by all in our industry.
Michael Sealy

Kamps Propane

April 12, 2013

Dear Amarant Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father, husband and grandfather. My deepest condolences.

Lisa Schrole

April 12, 2013

Dearest Helen and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. We all loved getting together and laughing and telling stories. Joe and Jess always had some great ones to tell. Rest assured that he is at peace and that Jess is with him for their next big adventure! Please take care and think of happier times and your great memories of a wonderful man!! Our deepest sympathy! The Rodrigues and Rohme families.

Donna Rodrigues

April 12, 2013

LHS class of 1954 will deeply miss our classmate Joe. He was a wonderful friend. I hope Helen , you will still join us at our class reunions.
GOD Bless you Helen and your family.
May HE give you HIS strength , peace and comfort.

Darlene Harding

April 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Amarant family. May your many wonderful memories of Joe sustain you during this difficult time.

Maxine Franklin

April 12, 2013

I will remember Joe for his smile, sense of humor, and all the things he has done to help our community. Helen and Mike our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May Joe rest in peace.

Barbara Bustos

April 12, 2013

Helen, Mike and Marriann Our thoughts our with you, Joe was a great person and will be missed.

Tom Rogers

April 12, 2013

Mrs. Amarant, Marianne and all the family, Deepest Sympathy, He will always be Remembered. As you share your stories and memories of how he lived his life and how very much he meant, may you find comfort and throughout this difficult time through prayer, family and friends. God Bless You, John & Yolanda and Maria Kramer

Gardini Family

April 12, 2013

Helen and family our prayers are with you . He was such a great person, he was alot of fun in Search and Rescue he has a heart for people . Take care.

Larry and Sharon Cathcart

April 11, 2013

God Bless the Amarant family....a fine bunch!

Mark Cumings

April 11, 2013

Helen, I'am so sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen Arden Waller

Karen Arden Waller

April 11, 2013

Mike and family, so sorry to hear about your father passing. God bless you and your family.
Linda Hargett Sterling

Linda Sterling

April 11, 2013

Joe was a great man. I always enjoyed talking to him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Amarant Family.

Michael Parish

April 11, 2013

My heart goes out to all of you. He was a great man. I'm here if you need me. Loosing someone you love is so hard, it's an emptiness that affects each day. Miss seeing you Helen, now that I retired from the post office I don't see you often but want you to know that if u need me , I'm here for you. God bless

Dee Marks-Cesena

April 11, 2013

Our condolences to the Amarant family, please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Lord bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Bill & Maria Egleston

April 11, 2013

Helen, You know how much I loved you and l Joe and I will miss him. You were so helpful when Wilbur passed and the times we spent together were wonderful. From water skiing to camping (not you and me), but all the times together I will always cherish.
My love to all of you.
Babs

Babs Ratzlaff

April 11, 2013

Mike, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maria Hannah

April 11, 2013

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