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Nick Amato

1985 - 2017

Nick Amato obituary, 1985-2017, Chicago, IL

BORN

1985

DIED

2017

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Malec & Sons Funeral Home

6000 North Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Nick Amato Obituary

Amato, Nick John Age 32. Beloved son of Philip (Kathy) and Sherry (nee Kortas); loving grandson of Theresa (late Gerald Sr.) Kortas, Patricia Schaudenecker and the late Nick and Carol Amato; dearest nephew of Violette (Victor) Ohanessian, Joseph (Linda) Amato, Rocco Amato, Tee and Jerry (Mary) Kortas; dear cousin and friend to many; best friend of Duddly and Breeze. A Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 3rd from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. Please omit flowers. (773) 774-4100. malecandsonsfh.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 3, 2017.
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Happy 4th Nick,
I am sure you are partying it up
One of your favorite holidays. I miss you my son more than words could ever say. Be safe, behave and until I see you again.
I Love You to the Moon and Back
Love, Mom

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Mother

July 4, 2020

Hello My Son, missing you today and everyday. Tell Grandpa Happy Fathers Day from us and give him a hug. Also, give Shadow a hug from me.....hope all is well up there, cuz down here not looking pretty
Can't wait to hold you again.

Sherry Amato

Mother

June 21, 2020

Ashley Olsen

November 16, 2019

Best son a mother could ask for. His smile lit up the room. He is missed beyond words. I love you my son. Til we meet again. Kisses and hugs.

Sherry A

Mother

August 5, 2018

Happy Birthday My Son. "33". Wishing you were here so I could see your smile and smirk knowing no matter which way the candles are , it would still read "33". Not like last year when your magic number was "32/23". I am so lost and broken without you. I hope you are celebrating your special day with Jesus and all our family and friends. You are missed beyond words. How to go on has been my toughest struggle, but I believe you are at my side with every step I take. Please continue to watch over Us All. Let's get back to why I am here. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON,. WISHING YOU PEACE, LOVE AND HAPPINESS. YOU DESERVE IT. We love and miss you. TO THE MOON AND BACK, INFINITY AND BEYOND - Until We See You and Hold You in Our Arms Again. ALL OUR LOVE, Mommy and Dad. XOXO

March 6, 2018

3mos. It feels like an eternity, I can't imagine how each new day is going to feel. I miss you sooo sooo much. I smelled your cologne this morning, I know you are watching over us. Your strength is what keeps me strong and moving. I Love You My Son. To the Moon. Love Mom

February 21, 2018

Happy Valentine's Day My Precious Son. I miss you more and more each day. My heart is aching and oh sooo heavy without you. Help me make it through this lifetime without you. The struggle is becoming unbearable. I look at your pictures upon my wall and still can't believe you are gone. I MISS YOU, I LOVE YOU! To the Moon and Back. Love Mommy

February 14, 2018

I love you, my nephew! I close my eyes, and I see you ... I open my eyes, and I miss you! I'm constantly aware of your absence, and I'm totally consumed and overwhelmed by the hurt! I love you, my nephew! Forever and ever and always ...

Tee

January 30, 2018

I stare at your picture everyday Nicky, and still can't believe that you're really gone....I miss that beautiful smile, your laugh, and all the good times we shared as a family!!! You will always be in my heart, I luv you Nicky....

January 18, 2018

8 weeks today My Son - I am soo lost without you. Duddly is depressed when he is upstairs with me. I lay on the couch and look at your facebook and the pictures of you on the wall. I MISS YOU - I FEEL SO SO BROKEN. Sending you lots of kisses and hugs from me and your dad...My Son - My Guardian Angel. ...

Sherry Amato

January 16, 2018

Fifty days, fifty weeks, fifty years ... What does it matter?!? Not having you here is HORRIBLE! I miss your smile, your laugh, your sense of humor ... Heck, I just miss YOU, my nephew! And I LOVE YOU with all of my heart!

Tee

January 10, 2018

Happy New Year my Son. I smelled your cologne by grams last night. Thanks for being by my side. Didn't sleep well, was downstairs with Duds and Breeze. They both miss you as well as everyone else in the family. I pray to God and You that you both will help me and Dad and the rest of the family through the rest of our lives without you. Nicky you were and still are my life. I am so lost without you. I am sending hugs and kisses to you my baby, wrap my arms around you. I will do my best as I cannot make promises these days, please understand. Remember, To the Moon and Back - Infinity and Beyond, I LOVE YOU !!!!

January 1, 2018

Merry 1st Christmas in Heaven. You are deeply missed by so many. But you are mostly missed by Mom, Dad and the rest of our family. We pray heaven brings you everything you have ever wanted, especially the peace you needed so badly. We hope you are celebrating with the rest of the family that are no longer here with us. We send you our love, hugs and kisses. May God wrap you in his loving arms until we see you again. You are with us in our hearts forever and always. I Love You to the Moon and Back - Mommy

December 25, 2017

Christmas is almost here. I am lost without you. I miss the sound of your voice, I miss the words I love you Mom followed by I will talk to you tomorrow. I am always with you my son, as you are always with me. You are the best gift in my life. I know in my heart we will see each other again. Until then I hope you are singing and dancing. Love, Mommy

December 22, 2017

4 weeks - Wishing upon a star, praying you give me the strength to carry on. I miss you so much my son. To the MOON and BACK.
Kisses and Hugs from Mommy

December 19, 2017

Miss you so much Nick! I hope you have found peace up there! We all miss and love you SO much. Life is not the same. Till we meet again. Love you. ♥♥♥♥

Erica Higham

December 17, 2017

Its been 3 weeks today and it feels like yesterday - yet if feels like an eternity since I've heard your voice or felt your hug.
I miss your smile - I JUST MISS YOU MY SON.

December 12, 2017

May God comfort this family during this very difficult time.

December 9, 2017

condolences to the family of nick Amato may you find comfort 1 peter 5;7

December 9, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

December 6, 2017

Happy St. Nick's day my son. Missing you like crazy. I hope you are at peace and running, singing and with your best friend Papa. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK !!! Give Shadow a big hug from me.

December 6, 2017

We are very sorry to hear about Nick. He was a great kid and always welcome in our home. I remember him in 3 year old preschool with his brown bombardier jacket introducing himself to the other kids. Our prayers to you.

Sandy,Eric,Elmer, Alice Lis, Psihoda

Friend

December 4, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family for your tremendous loss. Jude 1: 20, 21

December 4, 2017

Dear Kathy and Phil we are so sorry to hear about Nick and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

David G

December 4, 2017

Dearest Phil and Kathy, i am so sorry for your loss, may the Lord carry you through this difficult Time.

barbie merkel

December 3, 2017

To Sherry and all of your family, Words can't express how deeply sorry we are for your Loss. Nick was Way too young to pass. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Ron and Kerri Bober

December 3, 2017

Dear Phil, Kathy & Sherry, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son. May God Bless and keep your family in His grace and love.

Christy & Joel Johnson

Friend

December 2, 2017

To Sherry, TerrI and all of Nick's family,
Nick was very much a part of your lives. He will continue to live in your hearts and memories for years to come. He is now in the company of his grandfather and cousin, who will make him feel happy and carefree. God bless all of you! I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Amy Belz

Friend

December 2, 2017

To the Amato and Kortas Family.....words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Nick and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Sally Papak (Streamwood,IL)

December 1, 2017

Too Nick Amatos Family, Friends And love ones, I want to send my prayers and condolences to you all, I got to work with Nick at Golfmill Mall he was my supervisor, he was one the greatest bosses I ever had and greatest persons I ever got to work with he was so kind to me and look out for me, he gave so much respect and was very generous I will miss him so much, always gave me good advised and had so many good talks, once again my heart and prayers go out to you, Nick and your family, rest peacefully til I see u again my brother,

Ernesto Anaya

Coworker

November 30, 2017

Nick- my heart is broken knowing that I'll never hear your voice or see you or that smile again on this earth. I am sooo sooo grateful to have so many memories (linked with many songs) of you to help ease this pain but it still sucks, a lot. I feel like you aren't really gone. I put up the Christmas tree and put the angel ornaments you got me years ago up and cried. Now I look at them and think you are up there going to watch over me and all of us, being our angel. I'm sure you are living the life up there and are finally feeling the peace you so desperately searched for down here, in that I take comfort. Love you, miss you, until we meet again

Sabrina

November 30, 2017

Nicky, you were ALWAYS such a pleaseure to be with, the life and fun of all our family get togethers. I can't imagine not seeing you anymore, my heart is broken. You My Dear Nephew, Nick, were loved beyond words, you brought so much joy to so many people.You will FOREVER, be in my heart, thoughts, and I look forward to seeing you in my dreams. Rest Peacefully My Precious Nephew Nick, until we meet again in Heaven, May the Dear Lord, Wrap You in His Loving Arms, and Keep You Safe....
Love You Forever, & Godspeed
Aunt Mary!!!❤

Mary Kortas

November 30, 2017

Nicky, you were ALWAYS such a pleaseure to be with, the life and fun of all our family get togethers. I can

Mary Kortas

November 30, 2017

Nicky, you were ALWAYS such a pleaseure to be with, the life and fun of all our family get togethers. I can

November 30, 2017

Aunt Sherry,

There are no words that I can say at the moment to help you with your pain. I am here for you and love you!

I will miss you Nicky! The memories that I will always have of him is when we would see each other in Jets. Even if we didn't always sit there and talk, we would always hug each other hi and bye.

Rest in Heaven Cuz. Your smiling face will always be in my memory. Love you!

"Those we love don't go away, they walk besides us everyday. Unseen, unheard but still always near. Still loved, still missed, and held so dear.

Michelle Mortensen

November 30, 2017

Aunt Sherry & Phil,
I can not say I am sorry enough, but I truly am sorry from the bottom of my heart. Rest In Peace Nicky, watch over your mom & dad. LOVE you ALL!!!
P.S. Nick, make sure you give your mom signs from time to time, to help her feel secure, safe and peaceful that your still there for her. Remember, you were her heart; her whole heart. And whether you are here on earth with us or safe in heaven you are still and always will be her whole heart. Love you Nick!

Megan Mortensen

Family

November 29, 2017

May your soul Rest In Peace
Nick we gonna miss you at Banas salon & spa.

Lida M

November 29, 2017

Just Broken

November 29, 2017

+ God Bless Nicky on his Journey Home ...All my Friends that I Love...Sherry, Phil, Kathy, The Amato, Kortas, Baird, Ohanessian & Schaudenecker Families...My Heart has broken with yours...Forever in our Thoughts and Prayers...Steve and the Cale Family.

Steve Cale

November 28, 2017

To Miss Kathy , and Mr.Phil ,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My name is Kraig , and I worked with Nick, at Golf Mill Mall . I just wanted to let y'all know that Nick was a very cool and kind person to work with. I'm going to miss him so much! I had some good times ,while working together with Nick at the mall. I'll never forget him.

Kraig Bledson

Coworker

November 27, 2017

Sherry, Phil and Families. This is rare but words escape me. Such a good young man. ALWAYS respectful to me. ALWAYS made my day when I'd run into him here in the neighborhood. ALWAYS gave my messages to say 'hello' to everyone. I'm praying for all of you that you are given strength to cope with this most devastating time. My deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolence. God Bless all of you. God Bless such a beautiful young man that Nicky was. With Much Love and Sincerity, Frankie Cale

November 27, 2017

Sherry and Phil, there are no words to take away your pain. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Kortas and Amato Family. Much Love to all of you.

Mary & Tom Mortensen

November 27, 2017

Dear Kathy and Phil,
I am so sorry for your terrible lost!
I did not know Nick personality however from looking at the pictures I can see what a special person he was.
Kathy knows that if there is anything that you need we are here for you!!
Prayers goes out to your family!!

Lisa Ross (I work at DP with Kathy)

Lisa Ross

November 27, 2017

To My Wonderful Son, what can Mommy say that I have not already said a million times before. I loved you before you were born, loved you more the day you were born, and loved you more each and everyday of your life. You are my best friend, my heart my soul. My heart is broken and my tears are many. I know you are at peace and that is what brings me comfort at this devastating time in our lives. I will love more each day until my last breath I take. Watch over us and guide us and keep us strong. I miss your smile, I miss your kiss and hugs, I miss your voice - I just miss you !!! Remember - To the Moon and Back, Infinity and Beyond that's how much I LOVE YOU. My Son, My Baby. Sweet dreams

November 26, 2017

Dear Phil, & Kathy, My heart goes out to you both at the loss of Nicky, I know the pain of losing a child. There is none more devestating, no matter their age. Burying our children Isn't the natural course of life.
Love. & prayers,
Auntie. Rose

Rosemarie Dalton

November 26, 2017

Ashley

Ashley Olsen

November 25, 2017

So Sad, My Deepest Sympathy's

Randy Jeschke

November 25, 2017

Broken hearts are many! Sherry and Phil there are no words. Praying for the Amato and Kortas families. Nicky was and always will be my favorite little Italian boy. Much love and prayers

November 25, 2017

Broken hearts are many! Sherry and Phil there are no words. Praying for the Amato and Kortas families. Nicky was and always will be my favorite little Italian boy. Much love and prayers

Donna

November 25, 2017

There are no words.
My heart is broken.
Praying for all of you.
All my love

Angie Lucchesi

November 24, 2017

My BLESSINGS & PRAYERS to the A'mato family, from the Johnson family.

Donn Johnson

November 24, 2017

Phil my condolences to you and your family. You're in my prayers...Judy

Judy Amato Cardone

November 24, 2017

Prayers&Condolences To The Family So Sorry For Your loss May GOD Give You Peace and Strength Thru This Time of Bereavement R.I.H NICK AMATO.. To My Friend Phil And Family Stay Strong GOD IS IN CONTROL

Tammie Stewart Wade

November 24, 2017

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