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Christopher Amendola Obituary
Born in New Haven on May 30, 1942; son of the late Ralph J. and Clare Spingus Amendola. Chris had worked for many years for Goodman Motors, Almac Motors and later for Marsh Motors; he was a member of the North Haven Health and Rackett Club, the Paradise Country Club, the Branford and the National Hot Rod Clubs, and had served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War.
He was the brother of Ralph Amendola and his wife, Elaine of Meriden, and Madelene Amendola of Reno, Nev.; Uncle of Brett (Kristina) Amendola, Seth (Alisa) Amendola, Amy (Henrick) Yannieh and Holly (Stephen) Gifford; Great-uncle of Olivia, Alex, Kirsten, Ava, Ashley and Joseph Amendola, Calvin and Camyrn Yannieh and Matthew Gifford; Nephew of Rose, Salvatore, Bart and Frank Amendola, and the late, Carmel Masselli, Rachel Larson, Nicholas and Ralph Amendola.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church, North Haven at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450, or the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. www.northhavenfuneral.com.
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Beverly & Jim Furman
February 18, 2008
My sincere condolences go out to the Amendola family. We were very close to Tommy and Karen Vaccaro back in the day, and I know that Chris was a great friend to both of them.
Karen (Kim and Marc) Vaccaro
February 18, 2008
Dear, "Maddy", "Ralphy" and Family,
--[Quotes from Chris]
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Chris' and your Dad's recent death. As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring their memory. We share comfort in knowing Chris is no longer suffering and is with the Lord in Heaven. We send thoughts of deepest sympathy and sorrow to you all as we begin our journey without Christopher.
~~Peace, Prayers and Blessings, Karen, Kim and Marc
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