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Joanne D'amato Obituary
Joanne Scala D'Amato of Orange, Connecticut, passed away on April 25, 2020 at Griffin Hospital in Shelton, CT. She was born and raised in Orange but was most recently residing at the Hewitt Rehabilitation Center in Shelton. Joanne died at 75 due to complications of respiratory failure.
Joanne, the daughter of the late Amelia Cuzzocreo Scala, was born January 27th, 1945. A graduate of Laurelton Hall in Milford, CT she attended college in Boston, MA. and worked for years alongside her mother as co-owner of Towne Fashion Shoppe in Orange -- showing the newest designs for women every season.
Joanne loved all things fashion, accessories, and beauty related. She was a kind and fun woman with a wonderful laugh, and she had great nicknames for everyone that she loved.
Joanne was married to the late Rinaldo V. D'Amato for 40 years before his death in 2009.
She was a dedicated, nurturing mother to their two sons, Edmond A. D'Amato (Jenny Zliceski D'Amato) of Pipersville, PA and Nicholas R. D'Amato (Nicole Bernardo) of West Haven, CT;
And three grandchildren, Mariella Josephine D'Amato, Tyler Zliceski, Lucas Rinaldo D'Amato. Joanne was predeceased by her dear Aunt Mary Cuzzocreo. She cherished her family above all.
Joanne will be missed by numerous family members including her sister-in-law, Josephine D'Amato Richardson (Bill) of Kentucky, and many nieces, nephews and cousins from the D'Amato and Cuzzocreo families who miss her kind heart and deeply mourn her passing.
A memorial service with a Mass will be planned for a future date.
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Roy & Stephanie Cuzzocreo
May 27, 2020
Edmund and Nick, we are so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. Sending our love and condolences at this difficult time.
Maria Papaluca
May 26, 2020
Edmund and Nick, your mother was a wonderful and kind woman and will be missed. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother.
katherine Arnold
May 24, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great person, and will be missed. Your dad who was my cousin and your mom always made me laugh. I know she and your dad are both together and will be watching over you and your families. Kathy Consorte Arnold
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