Joseph Ammaturo

Joe was a true gentleman and a Master of his craft. I knew Joe since his days of working with Dave the Barber. He always made sure I looked good when I left the shop . Joe is now in heaven with Frank and his brother Paul. Joe used to cut my father and grandfathers hair. I looked forward to my visits to his shop. A tremendous loss for all Joe's friends and family. Joe started to cut my hair in the late 60's .May he truly RIP

Joe cut my hair for over 45 years. I considered him a good friend. It was like going to visit a buddy because the conversation always revolved around family and good jokes. He actually came to my house to cut my hair the morning of my bar mitzvah so I would look good for my service. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. God rest his soul.

My father and I started at Paul Jospeh in 1968. My father´s appointment was pre written in the book every other Wednesday at 8:30 AM till he passed in 2000. I keep the family tradition until a year ago or so. Joe was a gentleman and a friend. Funny story: So father always said don´t tip the owner as he keeps all the money. So when Joe moved his chair to the beauty shop, I said : Joe I never tipped you because of what my father said, don´t tip the owner and now I need to tip. Joes response; " Your Dad always tipped me and I just thought you were cheap and you owed me thousands! "

Mr. Ammaturo will forever be the quintessential figure of Italian honor and pride for me. My memories of Mr. Ammaturo are intertwined throughout my life story when I was 5 years old as a father to my childhood friend, Frank, and also as a close family friend to my parents, aunt, and uncles. But, as my path with his son Frank parted beyond the corridors of St. Albert the Great School, I continued to see Mr. Ammaturo for regular haircuts during high school, college, graduate school, and into my married life and beyond. It was during those times that Mr. Ammaturo blessed me with sage advice and compassion for my life journey as a young man. He truly embodied the "gentle" in the term gentleman and carried himself with such class that I aspired to be an Italian-American much in his image: soft-spoken, kind, humble, and inspirational. Mr. Ammaturo even blessed me with a book he had written which was full of life-long lessons from the barber's chair, now a posthumous gem. In a somewhat spiritual and blessed phenomenon, I moved down the street from his other son, Mark and his beautiful wife Lucianna, about 13 years ago and was blessed to once again have the Ammaturo family intertwined in my new life with my wife and daughter: a true gift and extension of lifelong friendship and cultural sustenance emanating from a great man- Mr. Ammaturo. It is with great sadness that I must say goodbye to Mr. Ammaturo, who, perhaps without even knowing or trying, served as a GIANT fixture in my lifelong journey from childhood through adulthood on this earth. May he rest in spiritual and heavenly peace and may his family be consoled and uplifted every day by the many lives Mr. Ammaturo touched and inspired.

Our deepest Sympathy to the Ammaturo family.
Tony and Silvana Ricciardi

I had the honor of knowing Joe for many years. Initially as my barber but shortly thereafter as a dear friend. I have a difficult time writing about him in the past tense. He was one of the most compassionate and loving people I have known. His love of family and work ethic were exemplary and his ability to make you feel comfortable was an invitation for friendship. I will miss our conversations the most. Joe was warm and caring and so proud of his family. He took great pride when speaking about his grandchildren. His life is a Norman Rockwell portrait of the American dream. I am so honored to call Joe Ammaturo a friend. Your legacy does you proud. Rest in peace. Elliott Frank

I was a client of Paul and Joe for 40 years, since I was a freshman at Temple Dental School. I always looked at Joe as my friend. At the end of my career, Joe encouraged me to retire and told me all the reasons why I should. I listened to what he said and followed his advice. I am very happy I did. I will miss seeing Joe and talking to him. Condolences to the family.
Dr Michael Meshkov

My memory of Joe is that of a very amiable person who enjoyed being and sharing with friends. He also had a love for God which he demonstrated by serving communion every Sunday at Mass. We will miss him. Our love and support to all the family.
Laura and Marianna Varano

My deepest sympathies to thé family,
From Térèsa Anoia and family.