Paul Vito Amodio, 86, of Kent, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
He was born July 20, 1930 in Kent to Leonard and Mary (Pirolozzi) Amodio. He was a member of the US Navy and served as a Diplomatic Courier.
He coached at Clearview High School where he was the winningest coach in their history. He was athletic director at Youngstown State University and Kent State University. In his retirement, he served on the Ohio Boxing Commission for seven years.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Lukenic); sons, Leonard (Nancy) Amodio of Atlantic Beach, FL and Capt. Paul (Dr. Tiffany) Amodio of Norfolk, VA; son-in-law, Trey Mann of Ravenna; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 22nd at St. Patrick Church with Father Richard Pentello officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the services. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 498 South Avenue Unit B, Tallmadge, OH 44278.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2016.

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November 18, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss. May God's Word and loyal love comfort you at this time. Psalms 136:23

John Hatfield

March 20, 2017

Mr. Amodio was my boss at Kent State. He was fair-kind-and tough. he took me under his wing and we became friends and co-workers. A great leader. Miss him dearly.

John Zigmond

February 27, 2017

Our condolences and prayers for Coach Amodio and his family! Sadly, we just learnd today, 2/27/17, of Coach's passing. Coach came to St. Procopius College for the '63-'64 school year and upgraded the student-athlete culture significantly! When he learned I was an English major who hadn't read Cyrano de Bergerac, he personally took me to the school library to borrow that classic. He was my most valuable role model, as I eventually chose teaching and coaching as a career path. Wonderful memories of a model gentleman who could lead calmly, clearly, and effectively. My Proco teammates will be very saddened to learn of his passing . . . but very grateful for his lasting impact! Rest in peace, Coach!!

Thomas KORAB

November 24, 2016

Coach Amodio played a important role in many St.marys athletes lifes.May god bless and keep him. My condolences to his family,
God bless,

Lou Perry

November 22, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are for you.
Paul was a class guy and i feel blessed to know him.
Met him at kent- Lou Perry

Joyce Angeloff-Caruso

November 22, 2016

Pat and family, so sorry for your loss.
Peter and Joyce Angeloff Caruso

Mary Ann Dany

November 20, 2016

High school was many years ago, but back then I was honored (and excited) to be selected as Coach Amodio's student secretary at Clearview High School in Lorain, Ohio. Coach always made me very special and was most encouraging to me as a person. He "taught" me to be proud of what I could do and not what I couldn't do. He challenged me in the many jobs he would give...I always accepted his challenges. He encouraged me to go to college. I did so attending and graduating from his alma mater Kent State University.

Over the years we communicated off and on, but never did we have the chance to get together. I would have hoped he would have been proud of the young girl that he encouraged to do more with her life than she ever expected she would do.

I will miss you coach, but I know you will be looking down over me and will continue to encourage me that I can always do better. I will try coach....I will try!

Walter Sestili

November 20, 2016

I just heard this morning that Paul had passed away. I played football for him at Clearview. He was a great man and an even better coach. The guys on our team really loved playing for him. I am sorry I did not get to see him but I had been told that he had moved to Florida. Patty I am just over in Hudson and if you need anything just call.

Julieta Kendall

November 19, 2016

I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your father, Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Julieta

Isaac Muniz

November 19, 2016

Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May his strength keep you all strong and the peace of knowing he's at rest in a much better place calm your hearts.

Chris Mosher

November 19, 2016

Prayers for the Amodio family during this time of grief.

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