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Stephen Amato Obituary
Beloved husband Stephen J, Amato, 81, passed away December 25, 2017. Born in Akron, Steve resided in Brimfield for 57 years. He served in the U.S. Navy, retired in 1997 and was a member of Local #219 for over 50 years. He was a lector at St. Peter of the Fields, where he taught CCD for 12 years. He volunteered at AGMC for 15 years and liked to say "Now I get to push people around" and volunteered by reading to the blind at WEYE Radio for 18 years. He loved to play cards, shoot pool and watch sports. He enjoyed travel, especially to Vegas. He always had a smile and a joke.
He is survived by wife, Marie, of 57 years, with whom he was co-founder and VP of the Brimfield Young At Heart Club; children, Stephen (Jennifer) Amato Jr. and Marie (Ronald) Walchalk, who he was especially proud of and loved deeply; grandchildren, Ronnie and Madison Walchalk and Anthony Amato, who he often bragged about. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Alice Liolios and Patti Amato, and cousin Joan Pinzes. He was preceded in death by brother, David Amato.
Visitation will be Saturday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church, 3487 Old Forge Rd., Rootstown, with a mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., with Father David Misbrener officiating. Interment will be at Restland Cemetery.
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December 15, 2018
This picture is Steve's smile. I'll always remember his little laugh before he said something. How warm and friendly to me he was and that he and I were in the same "out" boat.
Love eternal.
Patti
January 3, 2018
Marie and family. Steve and I were so very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Both of us were so very fond of of him and his incredible positive outlook. Of course ,all who knew him loved his gracious smile. May you be surrounded by those you love and be comforted by God' grace and mercy. We are in Fla now, otherwise we would have been at the service. peace. Eileen and Steve
Teresa Hymes
December 29, 2017
Marie and family I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, he was such a nice person. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years at Geopfert's. He sure loved all of you so much and always was talking about you all with so much pride. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Julia Mueller
December 29, 2017
Steve and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will now be watching over you as you were watching over him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours .
Julia Mueller
December 29, 2017
Steve and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He is now watching over all of you as you were watching over him. He will always be with you in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 28, 2017
My sincere condolences to your family. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.
December 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
Donovan Bagnoli Funeral Home, Inc.
December 28, 2017
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