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Mr. Michael E. Amara

FUNERAL HOME

D'Angelo Funeral Home Inc - Middletown

22 South Main Street

Middletown, Connecticut

Michael Amara Obituary

MIDDLETOWN >> Michael E. Amara, 68, of Middletown CT and Venice FL passed away on Sept 3, 2013 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his beloved wife Janice Carmichael Amara, his sister and her husband Phyllis and Sal Sapia of Middletown and several nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His service in the US Military was transformative for him and he returned to Middletown full of ambition. He obtained his GED through Middletown Adult Education and subsequently went on with his studies to become a Registered Nurse and to earn a Masters Degree. He worked for the State of Connecticut in the field of substance abuse. The City of Middletown and the YMCA were but two of his passions. Many who knew Michael will remember him running all over town with his buddies from the YMCA. He ran the New Haven Road Race on Thanksgiving Day for many years as well as other local races and marathons. He loved his hometown of Middletown and worked hard to advance the interests of the City and its citizens through many avenues, including his work at the Chamber of Commerce. He was privileged to be elected to serve as a member of the Common Council and Board of Education during the 1980s.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning at 9 a.m. from the D'Angelo Funeral Home 22 South Main Street, Middletown, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Sebastian Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Any who wishes to do so may make donations in Michael's memory to the Northern Middlesex YMCA.

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Published by The Middletown Press from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Amara

24 Entries

Marilyn Langille

September 8, 2013

Janice, sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy. I know Herb always enjoyed his company. Sincerely, Marilyn Langille

Phil Cyrulik

September 8, 2013

I am saddened to hear about Mike's passing and I send my thoughts and prayers to Mike's family.I met Mike at The YMCA in 1980 after I had graduated from college. I used to run with him and some of the regular guys frequently. Mike was such a positive, charismatic person.Our runs wre always fun and we all laughed. I ran my first New Haven Road Race with Mike and we pushed each other throughout the run. I believe The Good Lord puts us all in places with different people at different times. I'm thankful that He gave me the chance to meet someone like Mike.

Anthony and Ruth Ann Timbro

September 7, 2013

So very sorry for all your troubles and your great loss. Love, Ruth Ann and Anthony Timbro

Phil

September 7, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

Ann Crowell

September 6, 2013

Janice, I had the pleasure of working with Michael at the CT Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (CADAC). My condolences to you and the rest of the family.

Kathie (Bartolotta) Bystrek

September 6, 2013

Jan, I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Although I never met him, the messages here tell me that he was a remarkable man and you were blessed to have him in your life. Please know I will keep you in prayer for peace and strength during this very difficult time. God's peace

September 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy, Jerry & Ronda Maloney

September 6, 2013

Are deepest sympathy to all of the family.
(Prebit Family)

John Robinson

September 6, 2013

So very sorry to hear of the passing of such a good and caring friend, Mike. I have so many fond memories of Mike serving on the council and of course seeing him running all over Middletown every day. May the good Lord be with the family at such a time as this.

John Montalbano

September 6, 2013

I was sorry to learn of Mike's passing.
I knew Mike from the YMCA, where he reached out to everyone.
And he never let himself get down, regardless of his illness.
We will miss him.
May his soul rest in peace;
and may all who love him be comforted.
In deepest sympathy-
John Montalbano

September 6, 2013

MIKE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO BOTH MY SON AND I . GOD BLESS
DICK LOMBARDO

Ann Bartalotta

September 5, 2013

Michael I remember you running on River Rd. every day you were such a wonderful person. Always had a kind word May you rest in Peace .

September 5, 2013

It is so sad to hear about Michal's passing. I enjoyed working with him at CADAC. He was so much fun with his lively personality. I will miss him. Jan, may God give you strenght during this difficult time.

Halina Marston

Bruce Gayeski

September 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of family and friends.Mike and I,(Bruce) use to run all around Middletown enjoying each others company and conversations and working out at the Y's health club.Mike had helped me both mentally in trying times and physically during better times.What a great person he was!

Ruth Prior

September 5, 2013

Jan,So sorry to hear of Michael's passing but he is now at peace. I have so many heartfelt thoughts of him when we worked together at CADAC. A great guy and friend

September 5, 2013

Jan- sorry for your loss. Take care and hope you get to smile at some point later remembering the times you and Michael had together. Theo Abronze

Elaine Doughty

September 5, 2013

So sorry for your loss Janice. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Cookie Stojak

September 5, 2013

So very sorry for your loss Janice. I remember your very first date with mike. Walt and I went down to the shore with you and mike so many great memories

Bob Barone

September 5, 2013

Mike was one courageous man. He never complained of his illness and never gave up. Mike's attitude was an inspiration to everyone who knew him.
I'm sure you were welcomed by your old friends "Bobby R" "Peter M" "Richie B" "Tommy and Johnny G"
Until we meet again in Heaven.

Bob Barone...

Kevin McBrien

September 5, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was my neighbor many for many years on Arbutus Street. All I can say is that he was a great guy who everyone respected. He will be missed.

Harry Gerowe

September 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family.

Stephen & Janice Gionfriddo

September 5, 2013

We are so sorry to learn of Michael's passing. He was truly one of the good guys- soft spoken, kind, a true leader of his community.

September 5, 2013

I'm so very sorry to hear of mikes passing ,he and Walt were such good friends I remember your first date with mike memories stay with you forever. Take care

Judi O'Brien Durham

September 5, 2013

RIP, Michael. Enjoy your reunion with all your "North End" buddies!

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