Michael J. Amico Jr.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, August 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Michael J. Amico, Jr., who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6th at his home in Revere. He was 91 years old. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, August 12th beginning at 9:00 a.m. followed by A Funeral Mass at St. John The Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Community Mausoleum, Malden.

Michael was born on October 9, 1933, in Boston to his late parents, Michele Amico and Josephine Amico. He was one of three children raised and educated in East Boston. He was an alumnus of East Boston High School, Class of 1951. Immediately following high school, Michael began working in construction. He made himself a career, mastering his craft and finding his niche. Along the way, he would learn many trade skills to earn a living. He later became a machinist and worked at Boston Centerless in Malden, spanning 25 years. During this time, Michael married the love of his life, Josephine (Ippolito) on October 6, 1957. The couple began their life together in East Boston and later moved to Winthrop. They made their home in Winthrop and together had two daughters, which Michael loved unconditionally. He and his wife were blessed to welcome four grandchildren. Michael was known for his incredible baking skills. He enjoyed baking all types of pastries, cakes, cookies, and whatever else he could create. Michael was also an incredibly talented gardener growing many vegetables, herbs, and flowers. He truly found great happiness, with these passions. Michael later moved to Revere, overlooking Revere Beach, enjoying the scenery of people walking the beach and simply the beauty of the ocean and sunsets. His legacy undoubtedly will be remembering him for being a great family man and cherishing them immensely.

He is the beloved husband of 48 years to the late Josephine (Ippolito) Amico. The loving father of Grace A. Gagin and husband Stephen of Winthrop and Donna A. Moore and husband John of Revere. He is the cherished grandfather of Kyle B. Gagin of Winthrop, Deanna N. Hanifin and husband Chris of Stoughton, Amanda J. Gagin and partner Anthony of Winthrop, and Ashley M. Tierney and husband Matthew of Melrose. The adored great grandfather of Michael and Henry. He is the treasured brother of Mary Grace Feeney and husband Stephen of Winthrop and the late Carmen Amico and wife Mary. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.