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Joseph Amato Obituary
Joseph F. Amato, 99, of Norwalk, CT, proud father and WWII veteran, passed away on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 in Fairfield.
Joe was born in Norwalk on November 4, 1924 to Anthony and Anna Amato. After attending Norwalk schools, he enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country in the Philippines until the war ended in 1945. He returned to Norwalk and later married Carolyn Waterbury on July 7, 1951 at St. Mary's Church on West Avenue. Joe was a skilled plaster/stone mason who created works of art on and in buildings in Norwalk and surrounding towns. Joe loved the Yankees, Giants, and UConn girls basketball team. He enjoyed painting landscapes with his beloved oil paints, being on or in the Long Island Sound, and growing lots and lots of vegetables in his expansive garden.
Joe is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn, his parents, Anthony and Anna, his brothers, Sam and Tony.
Joe is survived by daughters Patricia Peterson (Charlie), Joyce Horne (David) and Susan Price (Dave). In addition, Joe was blessed with five grandchildren: Amy, Kayla, Joey, Meghan and Ken, as well as four great-grandchildren: Austin, Carter, Blake and Kyle. A Mass of Christian burial will be held this Friday, May 31st, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Church, 216 Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. Burial will follow immediately after the service at St. John's Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, also in Norwalk. Arrangements were made by Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son of Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Joseph's honor. www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence
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Beverly Sanford Follis, American Legion Post 12, Adjutant
July 17, 2024
Joseph's obituary was read tonight, 16Jul2024, at the American Legion Post 12, Norwalk, CT. He is being remembered for his service in the US Army and to his country. May he rest in peace.
Beata Nadybal
June 2, 2024
My deepest condolences! Mr. Amato was a great person, loved taking to him whenever he came to visit!!!
He will be in my memory forever!!!!
Beata
Mary-Ellen Andreana
June 1, 2024
Patty, Joyce and Susan, I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I have many fond memories of your Mom andDad as they were close friends with my parents Frank and Gloria Leone. Your Dad was such a sweetheart.
Malcolm,Donna,and Anne Frazier
May 31, 2024
One of the last of "The Greatest Generation".
Rest in peace Uncle Joe
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Holly Bartlett
May 30, 2024
Sorry for your loss Joyce THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE MR. AMATO may you rest easy. ( Joyce you may not notice my married name) I am Holly REDA..
Sharon Waterbury
May 29, 2024
Rest in Peace Uncle Joe
The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home
May 29, 2024
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