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Ronald D'Amato Obituary

D'AMATO, RONALD D., SR. Ronald D. D'Amato, Sr., 56, beloved husband of Diane Gorman D'Amato of Madison passed away April 10, 2013 in CT Hospice surrounded by his family and many friends. Loving father of Jennifer D'Amato of New Haven and Ronald D. D'Amato, Jr. and his wife Carmela of East Haven. Cherished son of Dorothy Preston D'Amato of Branford and the late Alphonse D'Amato. Caring brother of Linda Strom of North Haven and Alphonse D'Amato of Branford. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ron was a Heavy Equipment Operator for AMTRAK for 37 years. His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80), East Haven Monday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call SUNDAY from 4:00-7:00 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to Smilow Cancer Hospital at YNHH, Closer to Free Fund, P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519. Sign Ron's guestbook online at www.portofuneralhomes.net

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Published by The New Haven Register from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2013.

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Sandra Marshall-Wray

June 18, 2013

God gave us a gift for 56 years in the life of Ronald D'mato. I count it a privilege to hav met and care for him. He was such a blessing to me, very quiet and easy to take care. Diane his wife was such a good caretaker, her love for her husband was so evident. Ronald will never be forgotten. Sandy Rn

Dennis Amato

April 20, 2013

Childhood friend, AMTRAK 79-87, CARS.
God needed a great mechanic.
May God bless you and your family.

Karl Sandt

April 14, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Bill Speer

April 13, 2013

Ronnie, we are all going to miss you, you were one of best co-workers I knew always polite and very helpful.God bless you Ronnie!!!!!!

Steve Van Blarcom

April 13, 2013

Ronnie, your body may be gone but your memories will never be forgotten to me. Your a great guy gone too soon.RIP brother.

Joseph nadeau

April 12, 2013

Ronald you and I work together for 30 years you were a great friend and person to me you will be in my prayer .

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