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Jack Amaro Obituary
August 8, 1934 - May 26, 2019
Surfside Beach, SC & Newburgh, NY
Jack Amaro, 84, a former Sr. Systems Analyst for IBM, entered into rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019. The son of the late William and Marguerite (DeCrosta) Amaro, he was born August 8, 1934 in Newburgh.
Jack was a graduate of NFA and OCCC, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, IBM Quarter Century Club, and Knights of Columbus.
Jack was a loving husband, wonderful father and "Poppy" to all family and friends. His smile brightened every room and his zest for life was amazing. His love for all his family was evident every time he spoke. They were his greatest accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen (Vasile) Amaro; children, William (Patricia) Amaro of Port St. Lucie, FL, Lorraine (Mark) Gamma of Wallkill, and Christine (Scott) Mandoske of Newburgh; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dennis and Maria Vasile of Newburgh; grandchildren, William (Stephanie) Amaro, Christopher (Jamie) Amaro, Michael (Jamie) Amaro, Lauren (Christian) Widmark, Daniel Gamma, Alyssa (Adam) Geyer, Austin Wazewski, Rebecca Mandoske; and great-grandchildren, Jack Amaro, Mia Widmark and Giada Amaro. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his in-laws, Marie (Dolly) and Michael Vasile and brother-in-law, Michael Vasile.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 31 at Sacred Heart Church, with burial following in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 100 Dept. 14Z, Memphis, TN 38148, or [email protected]. To send a personal condolence please visit www.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.
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Robert Fedele
June 1, 2019
I remember Jack saying "this ain't no dress rehearsal" and they were not just words but a way of life. He will be missed but lives on in our hearts and minds.
Trish Figura-Delia
May 29, 2019
I remember Mr. Amaro as a kind and wonderful father to his children. I enjoyed his company many, many years ago. He taught me how to cook Italian when I went to school with his son! He will be missed. May you be at peace.
Joan Bodendorf
May 29, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Jack for 10 years and remaining friends with him and his wonderful wife Kay for 30 more. We had many good times together, always filled with fun and laughter. He had a love of life and family that was unmatched. My deepest sympathy to Kay, Billy, Lorraine and Christine and to all of his family. He will be truly missed by all who knew him, but always remembered with a smile.
David Bdendorf
May 29, 2019
I was saddened to learn of Jack's passing. We had many good times together. My heart felt sympathy to Kay, Billy, Lorraine, Christine and his extended family.
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