John J. Amendola

John J. Amendola, age 87, a resident of Erie passed away at home Monday, February 8, 2010. He was born March 20, 1922 in Erie the son of the late Saverio and Louise Amendola. John was retired from the receiving department of Erie's General Electric plant after working there for 39 years. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying both hunting and fishing. He also loved to golf and league bowling, most recently at Greengarden Lanes. He was a member of St. Paul's RC church and also belonged to the GE Quarter Century club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lola Leone Amendola; a brother, Orlando Amendola and a sister, Alvena Amendola. John is survived by two sons; James M. Amendola and his wife Faye and Robert J. Amendola and his wife Susan, all of Erie. He is the brother of Venice "Vee" DiNardo, Velma Brasington, and Virginia Amendola, all of Erie and is the grandfather of John & Jason Amendola, Kristen Amendola, Jackie DiLuzio, Patrick Jennings, Kimm Richardson, Wendy Banister, and Julie Cubitt. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson along with many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St. Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 9 p.m. and are invited to attend Prayer Services there Thursday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, due to construction at St. Paul's RC church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A parish vigil service will be held Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home.