WILMINGTON — Kenneth Eugene Amato, 89, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Wilmington, NC.
He was born June 22, 1929, in the Bronx to Sylvester Kenneth Amato and Frances Grace Amato. Kenneth was a wonderful son and brother. When he was stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco, he met the love of his life, Joan, at a USO dance.
They were married Dec. 6, 1952, and together created the best family imaginable. It all started with their four children, Cathy, Mike, Pete and Joe, and continued into a huge loving family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, but he will be remembered with a big smile on all of our faces.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Cathy (David); sons, Mike (Audrey), Pete (Lisa) and Joe (Sharon); grandchildren, Tina, Abbey, Jeff, Jason, Eric and Olivia; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gene and George; special niece, Linda; and many other nephews and nieces.
Kenneth officially retired at the age of 62 after a long career at GE and an enjoyable time with Gulf Stream Aerospace. His retirement years were spent traveling with numerous friends and spending time with family. He did however reserve Mondays for bridge games that were seldom missed for any reason. He spent his life well and showed his love in the best way possible. He passed away in much the same way he lived his life, quietly trying always to put his family first.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in loving memory of Kenneth would be greatly appreciated to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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