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Martin D’Amore Obituary
A native of Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of George Salvatore D'Amore and the late Dolores Marie Hansen D'Amore. Marty was a graduate of Fenwick High School in Chicago. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and received his Medical Degree from Rush University Medical School in Chicago. He performed his radiology residency at Loyola University and completed an interventional radiology fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. His career was spent as a partner with Gaston Radiology. He actively practiced his faith at St. Michael Catholic Church and Belmont Abbey as well as through the Order of Malta. He continued to enjoy an active life despite his illness, through his family, friends and traveling. After his retirement in 2011, he authored "Joy and Suffering" My Life With ALS.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father Matthew Buettner and Abbot Placid Solari officiating.
A graveside service will be held 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Belmont Abbey Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
Survivors include his wife, Dr. Kirsten Gross D'Amore; sons, William George D'Amore and Martin John D'Amore; daughter, Cecilia Dolores D'Amore; father, George Salvatore D'Amore; brothers, Michael D'Amore, Thomas D'Amore and Taylor D'Amore; sisters, Gabrielle Reidner, Michelle Corcoran, Georgia Jansen and Danielle Klein; nieces and nephews, Jessica Neubel, Emmett Reidner, Adam Jansen, Shannon Corcoran, Patrick Jansen, Hannah Corcoran, Delaney D'Amore, Quinn Corcoran and Devin D'Amore.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belmont Abbey, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont, NC 28012 or to St. Michael Catholic Church, 704 St. Michaels Lane, Gastonia, NC 28052 or to The Joe Martin ALS Foundation, 100 N. Tryon St., Suite 3420, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com.
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family.
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Crystal Adams
February 2, 2015
I worked with Dr. D'Amore at Gaston Radioloy years ago. He always made it a point to say "hello" to you and make you feel appreciated. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy Cummings
January 31, 2015
We extend our sincere condolences on your loss - from the La Grange Business Association.
Dana Avery
January 30, 2015
Dr. K. D'Amore, I worked with you while you were practicing with Dr. Covington. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Dana Black Avery, RN
sue chen
January 30, 2015
Dr. D'Amore showed great strength and shared that with so many.A born leader . I will miss him and his smile but also his zest for life. Higher service for the good Doctor
in his glory. Deepest sorry for the family I can only pray for your healing and celebration of his life and his love for all of you.
John Gibson
January 30, 2015
May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort, bless and heal the hearts of Dr. D'Amore's family. He is in the presence of the Lord now, my you find comfort that he was so strong in his Faith.
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