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John Amore Obituary
Born in South Berwick, Maine he was the son of the late Pasquale and Rita (Albin) Amore.
John was retired from Narragansett Electric where he had worked for 35 years. He was a Korean War Era Naval Veteran.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Utility Workers Local # 310 and was a treasurer and board member of Wave Federal Credit Union.
He was a founding member of the East Providence Pirates Youth Hockey Organization and a former volunteer for the Rumford Little League.
He was an avid New York Yankee fan, a lifelong Democrat and loved Jazz music.
John was a man of impeccable style and grace whose greatest joy was his grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Jennifer N. Voll and her husband Christopher of Rumford; one son, Gregg M. Amore and his wife Lee of East Providence, four grandchildren, Grace and John Voll and Tess and Megan Amore and eleven nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Dolores Reynolds.
His Funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45AM from the PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME 2555 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence with A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Church Pawtucket Ave. Rumford at 10AM. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours TODAY FRIDAY 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory to the Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of East Providence P.O. Box 154438 East Providence, RI 02915 would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Amore
Jennifer Gordon
June 5, 2008
To the family and friends of Mr. Amore, I just wanted to express to you my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Amore was a wonderful, kind man who always had a smile on his face. He frequented the restaurant I bartend in (Siena) and I always looked forward to seeing him. Please know that he will forever be in my memory.
Anne Auger Tufts
May 27, 2008
Mrs. Amore, Greg, Lee, Jen and Chris, I am so sorry to hear of Mr Amore's passing. May your happy memories bring you some solace at this difficult time. You all are in my prayers.
Bill and Elaine Drapeau
May 27, 2008
Nancy, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of loss. John was a great man who will be forever remembered by those whose life he touched, including ours.
It is our hope that time will ease your sorrows by the many special memories you have of the laughter, joys and smiles of times past, bringing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
May he rest in peace. We will miss him.
Mike Auger
May 27, 2008
Nancy, Jen, Chris, Gregg and Lee. So sorry to hear of John's passing. Heard the news from my Mom and Dad in Westerly. My thoughts are with you guys during this time. Celebrate life as John did!
Jay Oliveira
May 25, 2008
Mrs. Amore, Greg, Jen and family,
I am so sad to here about Mr. Amore's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Tom McDonald
May 23, 2008
Dear Nancy and Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I did not know your husband/father well, but I will never forget him, he was easily the nicest, most gentle man I ever met, I will miss seeing him at the Capital Grille. Please let this give you some comfort knowing that he was loved by whomever he came in contact with.
Connie Rogers
May 23, 2008
Dear Nancy, Jennifer, and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
God Bless You.
Diane Rodericks
May 23, 2008
Dear Nancy
John was a true gentleman and a sweetheart. You both were so lucky to have so many wonderful years together. Bob and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Love
Diane and Bobby Rodericks
Jim and Judy Amitrano
May 23, 2008
Nancy,Gregg and Jen,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time.
Jim Maynard
May 23, 2008
Mrs. Amore, Greg, Jen and family. I am deeply saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Mr. Amore. I will always remember the man who without fail greeted me with a firm hand shake and a smile. His loss will be felt by many. I will be thinking of you all during this difficult time.
The Brothers and Sisters of Local 310
May 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ray Tessaglia
May 23, 2008
Greg,sorry to hear of the passing of you're Dad,he was such a good guy...I lost my Mom 1/12 years ago so I know how hard it is for you and you're family,be strong and remember all the fun times with him daily..thoughts and prayers are wityh you all,sincerely Ray Tessaglia,Janice,and Sydney
KAREN BRADSHAW
May 23, 2008
NANCY,JENN,GREGG. OUR PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES ARE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. I'M SURE THE LORD HAS PREPARED A GREAT AREA IN HEAVEN WHERE JOHN CAN WATCH OVER THE KIDS AND THE YANKEES. LOVE the JOHN BRADSHAWS
Mitty Shaughnessy
May 23, 2008
Dear Nancy and Family,
I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. Please accept my condolences. Mitty
May 23, 2008
Dear Nancy and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. We will miss his laughter, his yodeling, and our summer dinners.
Love,
Tony & Kris Pricolo
Bill and Pat Walsh
May 23, 2008
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. We were happy to have known John all these years. He will be sadly missed by us and those who knew him.
Dianne Ritz
May 23, 2008
Nancy,
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. I'm unable to attend visiting hours.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dianne Ritz
Leanne Ford
May 23, 2008
Greg, my sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Dad.
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