James R. Amato

Dearest Jim, Wow, I can't believe it's been 15 years since you left this world! I know you're always near and guiding me. Thanks for assisting me with making good choices in my life. I am grateful for quiet moments of reflection and feeling your presence. I know you're nearby whenever I hear a song that you enjoyed singing to me, or whenever, I see a dime. I believe you were instrumental with guiding some special people into my life who have helped to brighten my days. I want to thank you...

I remember Professors Amato as a kind and thoughtful person and a good friend. May he rest in peace.

Dearest Jim,

I can't believe you've been gone twelve years; you continue to be loved and missed by many friends and family. I know you continue to be my special angel and watch over me; I see the signs of you close by. Thank you so much for your guidance as I have traveled through life these past twelve years without.

You're once again with both your parents. Your Mom greatly missed you, but found comfort in her nightly dreams of you.

Thank you, Darling,...

Jim was also my law professor at NCCC where we were blessed by his intellect and humor during his time there working as an adjunct professor. I taped his lectures, and picked up a few of his hilarious expressions. I, too, didn't learn of his passing until much time after his passing, but was heartbroken when I did read it. May perpetual light shine upon him, as he is reunited in Paradise with those he loved here on Earth. He was such a wonderful man.

Jim was my law professor at Bcc back in the mid 90,s. He was great fun. We often played chess together. I did not find out about his passing till much later. May God rest his soul.

Dearest Jim,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I know you are always with me and looking after me; I see the signs of you guiding me. I'm so grateful for the time we enjoyed together and the wonderful memories I have of knowing you for over 33 year. It's still difficult to believe that it's been five years! You certainly touched many lives and are greatly missed by all. I hope and pray that you'll continue to be my "Guardian Angel" and watch over me the next five years; I...

I haven't signed Jim's guest book for a year because words don't exist that can explain how important, influential and meaningful Jim was and is in my life. A year later I think of him consistently. I have had the good fortune to have known Jim as a student, to have had Jim as a personal mentor, and to have learned the true meaning of a best friend. Jim showed me things I thought weren't possible were possible... even for me. The footprint Jim left is larger than the footprint of an army...