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Anthony D'Amato Obituary
July 6, 1945 - Dec. 28, 2016
D'Amato, Anthony Michael, 71, of Sarasota, passed away on Dec. 28, 2016. He is survived by the love of his life for over 30 years, Thomas E. Kearney. He is also survived by a brother, Valentino Ferro (Tracey), his sisters-in-law Diane D'Amato, and Darlene Tamburrino (Rudy), his 3 daughters, Sheri D'Amato, Christina D'Amato, and Michele Doersch (Eric), 2 nieces and 4 nephews, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose DeTulio and brother Pasquale D'Amato. Tony served in the US Army and retired from the Department of Defense. He volunteered as a firefighter, was a mentor for the Boys & Girls Club, and worked with children in local schools. In 2010 he was voted Sarasota Magazine's Volunteer of Year. Mr. Tony had a huge heart and was passionate about helping children. To honor his memory, donations can be made to The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota (http://www.bgcsarasota.com/) or New Haven, CT (http://bgcnewhaven.org/). Graveside services will be held in Connecticut.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Reggie Birks
January 25, 2017
I was shocked to hear of Tony's passing. He was always so full of energy, joy, and enthusiasm for life. He always was smiling and had the heart of a child. I'll miss him.
Ian Cunningham
January 6, 2017
He was, and I believe, will be remembered always, as a really great man, a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. A volunteer, and a caring soul. With a huge and sensitive heart. I'll miss talking with him. A hugely profound loss to all of those whose lives were touched by his energy. Particularly those who closely knew and loved him.
November 2002
Sheila Sullivan
January 6, 2017
Carol Laterreur
January 6, 2017
Tony was a great coworker at Gocio elementary school I cannot say enough how much we all miss him he was not only a coworker he was a great friend My heart goes out to Tom Kearney and all of Tony's children and grandchildren he will be sadly missed at Gocio school keeping you all in my prayers
Kim Monocchi
January 6, 2017
I was sad to hear of your passing. You have been part of our lives for a very long time. Give Rose and Bo a hug for me.
From our beach house family reunion, August 2015, Duck, North Carolina.
Eric Doersch
January 5, 2017
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