James Amato

James Amato

James Amato Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2008.
James Amato, of North Tonawanda, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the age of 83, at Northgate Manor Health Care Facility, after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. An Army veteran of W.W. II, Mr. Amato was a P.O.W. during the war and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Conspicuous Service Award from New York State. A graduate of the University of Buffalo, Jim received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He then opened James Amato and Company in North Tonawanda and then moved to Niagara Street in Tonawanda. He was a life-member of V.F.W. Frontiersman Post #7545 and a member of the Renaissance Club of North Tonawanda, where he served at one time as treasurer. James and his wife, Elizabeth, celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on August 24, 2008.Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Amico) Guido-Amato; step-father of Alfred (Grace) Guido of Florida, Theodora (Leonard) Tatford of Hamburg, Robert (Sally) Guido of Wilson, NY, John (Cynthia) Guido of North Tonawanda and the late Michael (June) Guido; step-grandfather of fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; dear brother of Theresa Muratone of North Tonawanda and Samuel Amato of the Town of Wheatfield; also survived by several nieces and nephews.The family will be present to greet relatives and friends SATURDAY, October 4th from 7-9 PM and SUNDAY, October 5th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Saber Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda (692-0271).Relatives and friends are asked to gather at St. Jude the Apostle Parish Community at St. Albert the Great Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on MONDAY, October 6th at 10:00 AM. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.V.F.W. Frontiersmen Post #7545 will have services on SUNDAY at 2:30 PM.Visit www.legacy.com/tonawanda-news for on-line guest register.

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October 6, 2008

Jim Messina posted to the memorial.

October 5, 2008

Judy Amato Cardone posted to the memorial.

October 5, 2008

Jackie Herbert posted to the memorial.

Jim Messina

October 6, 2008

John and Family -
I am sorry I could not attend the services. Jim Amato will be remembered kindly with those who had the chance to work with him.

Judy Amato Cardone

October 5, 2008

I will always remember the great times I had with you and the family during my visits. May you rest in peace.

Love, Judy

Jackie Herbert

October 5, 2008

Even though you know it's coming, you're never quite ready when it happens. I am truly sorry to hear of Mr. Amato's passing. He was a very nice man and will be missed.

Jackie Herbert

Fred and JoAnne Sahr

October 5, 2008

It is with a sad heart that we read of the passing of Jim. We were a client of his for many,many, years. But we thought of him also as a friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. God bless you all.

Joy Guido

October 4, 2008

Grandpa Jim,
We will always remember your kindness and warm heart. You will be missed and there will always be an empty place in our family. Rest in peace.
We love you,
Michael, Joy, Mikey, and Aric Guido

Ann & Raymond Corsaro

October 3, 2008

Ann, Ray, Louie and Tina Corsaro will miss Uncle Jim Dearly and never forget his kindness and generosity. Uncle Jim felt,as we do, that family (familia) was paramount.

Marwan AlBalbisi

October 3, 2008

It is with sadness that i write this letter today. Mr. Amato was a genuine and loving man. He has left a great impression on many who will carry on his legacy of love and compassion.

it was a pleasure knowing this great man who was there for me every time i needed help without any hesitation. Just by talking to him and listening to his stories I feel that I have acquired a great amount of life experience.

Throughout life, many people come and go and you never think about them again. However, a person such as Mr. Amato leaves a memory which stays with you forever.

Mr. Amato you will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

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