Jean Marie D'Amato-Thomas

To Jean's family, I am so sorry to learn of Jean's passing. As I was searching for my classmates from St. Clare High School in Roslindale Massachusetts, class of 1963, to plan our 50th class reunion, I found this obituary. My sincere condolences to all of Jean's family. Jean was a very intelligent, warm, friendly and caring young woman. May she now be at peace.
Susan Canniff Gillis Hyde Park, Massachusetts

Dr. Damato was the only professor who really pushed me to learn and not coast along on my natural intelligence. Her ability to give perspective on the present based on historical events was often astonishing. She was an independent and accomplished woman who was always ready to fight the good fight. History was very fluid to her and she welcomed new insights from any source. She was down to earth but often had her head in the clouds which made her a colossus of a woman. Now she has become...

Jean D'Amato Thomas was in the purest sense, a teacher. By her love of the classics, her erudition, and her concern for students, she depicted in her life the importance of the acquiring of knowledge for its own sake. In addition, her sense of humor was priceless! Louis Lowrey, Natchitoches

So many of us have lost a beloved neighbor, friend and colleague.
Jean is the kind of person that is experienced once in a life time.
Peace. Roland Pippin (Natchitoches, LA)

Sorry you left so soon. My deepest sympathy to all the D'Amato family. You are all in my prayers. Anne Marie MacKay, Lowell, MA

My cousin Jean was a pure classicist. Her expertise in her chosen field was congruent with her love for it. With that love came understanding, for it is impossible to understand the love that animates Renaisssance art without experiencing it through intimate study of the art itself and its provenance. Human culture today is a little poorer by virtue of Jean's departure, but still richer than it would have been without her.

My thoughts and prayers are with the D'Amato family during this difficult time.

~ Linda A. Barrett, Boston, Masschusetts

Although I haven't seen Jean in several years, I still remember fondly the happiness and joy she brought to my life. I'll miss her dearly.

We will always remember Jean as our fellow student, colleague, and joyful companion. Her zest for living enriched all our lives as did her indomitable spirit. Ave atque vale.