ROBERT A. AMARO II

ROBERT AMARO Obituary

AMARO--Robert A., II. After a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease/ALS, Robert A. Amaro II succumbed to the disease on September 10, 2012. He was born in Manhattan, KS on January 12, 1963. He lived in Kansas City, KS; Lewisville and Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA; and New York City, NY; but was a man-of-the-world. Robert traveled extensively due to his work for Etro in Milan, Italy. Robert worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years, and was currently a buyer for the Etro Men's Collection dealing in Italian luxury goods. Robert graduated from Lewisville High School and Southern Methodist University in Texas. He went on to receive many awards for his accomplishments throughout his lifetime, the most recent of which is the 2012 ALS Spirit Award from Wings Over Wall Street MDA/ALS. It will be awarded posthumously on September 27, 2012 at their yearly fundraiser Gala. Robert was featured by them in an interview at this year's New York MDA Telethon broadcast. Robert is survived by his mother, Susan Amaro, of Texas; his sister, Amy Amaro Yakubovsky, and her husband Mike, along with nephews, Adam and Trevor Stevenson. He also leaves an aunt, Nancy Gardner, in California; and many other close family and friends. Robert is also survived by his father, Robert A. Amaro, and step-mother, Jana, along with brothers, Christian and Matthew, all of Indiana. His family wishes to express their gratitude to his "Etro Family" of close friends and caregivers: Greg, Kim, Rena, Rosa, Jeffrey, Marco, Michael, Dean, and, Gregory,. They brought him so much love and support. They honored him with a Celebration of Life luncheon and memorial service on Friday, September 14, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory can be made to: Lou Gehrig MDA/ALS Research Center at Columbia University Medical Center. https://giving. columbia.edu/giveonline or the Robert Amaro Fine Arts Scholarship Fund established as a living legacy to be awarded annually to a graduating High School senior in his hometown of Lewisville, TX. Go to: www.lisdef.com and click on donate.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 16, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT AMARO

6 Entries

Joyce Houchins

September 11, 2024

I miss your Mom and I miss hearing about you from her. Amy is awesome. She has a great support in Mike, but she will always miss having you in her life now. You were loved by all who knew you, Bob. I always considered you a real Renaissance man, with your many interests and talents. Rest in peace sweet man. Friend Joyce

Raymond Childs

October 6, 2012

Wow, I just read your obituary today. I remember our last conversation and despite the failure of the treatments you remained optimistic and upbeat. I have known you since 1993 here in NYC and we had a lot of good times that I will cherish. I am a better to have known you. Rest in peace my friend, I love you and am proud of your accomplishments.

Kay White

September 26, 2012

Bob, you brought a special light to this world, just as you are already doing in the next. We love you and will never forget you.

Bob Amaro at the STARCK Club 1985

Michael Cain

September 18, 2012

To the Amaro family, unfortunately I only met Bob in 2011 but I immediately felt like I knew him forever. His humor, with and gracious nature came through in our two days together which included dinners and interviews for our film which Bob supported. Since that meeting there has not been a day that has gone by where we did not listen to Bob articulately describe his time in Dallas in the 80s. He will be missed.

Joyce Houchins-Eaves

September 16, 2012

Being one of your mother's best friends has made me know you better than you could have imagined. I think you were a true Renaissance man, with so many talents it took working at Etro to bring them all together into one job. Heaven will be livelier, but we will all miss your charm, intellect and wit. Rest well from a life well lived.

Sally Squibb

September 16, 2012

Dennis and I will always remember your funny stories, especially the day you told us about the lady who told her son, "Don't chew your foot"! You remain in my heart, Bob, and I remember you forever! Sally Squibb

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