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Matthew Amato Obituary

Amato, Matthew R. age 67, loving and devoted husband of 43 years to Camille M. (nee Onesto), proud and terrific dad of James M. (Christine) and David J. (fiancee Jennifer Reiff) Amato, loving son of the late Jeanne and the late James Amato, dear son-in-law of Margaret Onesto, cherished papa of Matthew James, dear brother of Janice (Michael) Marcangelo, wonderful uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews and special nephew to "Uncle Louie", great-cousin to many. Witty friend to all who came in contact with him. Matt was a kind, loving, and generous man, who loved his family above all things. His generosity, humor and wit will be greatly missed by all who are fortunate to have known him. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m. from from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to St. Eugene Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Research Fund, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2005.

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Donna Esterday

June 7, 2024

I´m so sorry to hear about Matt. Thinking if you and your family.

Barbara Schmall

June 20, 2005

To the Family of Matthew Amato

I am so terribly sad at your great loss. I worked with Jim, Matt and Janis when they were in the Candor Electric building. I just called the company a few weeks ago and spoke to Matt. I will always remember the great times we all had many years ago. My deepest sympathy to your entire family, he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara and Jerry Schmall

Joanne

June 15, 2005

Camille and family, my deepest condolences. Just such a shock to us all. Love, Joanne R.

Bill,Jr@Lisa Piscitello

June 14, 2005

Aunt Camille, James, and David, we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Bill and Lisa Piscitello

Debbie Salzman Magna Electric Supply

June 14, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Amato family. Matt was a great guy and will be greatly missed by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Esterday

June 14, 2005

Dear Camille,

It has been many years since we've been in touch. If you remember me I go way back to the Schwinn Bicycle years. I can still remember when Matt was Ronnie's boss in production planning. I will always remember how good you and Matt were to my family. My deepest sympathy. Donna Esterday

Janet Colangelo

June 14, 2005

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Matt's family and friends. I met Matt when I was working for Magna Electric. He was always such a happy go lucky guy. It was always fun to talk to him.He always said that I must be ok because I was smart enough to marry an Italian. May your memories of happy times get you through this time of loss and sorrow.

Toni Rossol(Venezia)

June 14, 2005

Dear Camille & Family, I am deeply

saddened by Mattie's passing. I always felt that he was a very good friend and I will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Toni

Sally Frohnapfel

June 14, 2005

Dear Camille- I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing! What a great, fun guy who i was always so glad to see on our Market Day Saturdays. He's entertaining all those angels now, isn't he! Fondly, Sally

Nancy Redheffer-Fickert

June 14, 2005

I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Margaret Amato through their son, David. They welcomed me into their home as if I was family. I will never forget the humor, generosity, and love in that family that they all so easily shared with others. Matt Amato was an absolutely delightful person. He will be missed. Special hugs to David and his mother, Margaret. Please know how fondly I've thought about your father/husband over the years. Stay well. I know you have countless happy memories.

Cardiac Rehab

June 14, 2005

To the Amato family--



Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Matt was one of our favorite patients in Cardiac Rehab and he will be greatly missed...we have so many good memories of him...his humor and laughter were contagious. We are blessed to have known him. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.



Love,

Cardiac Rehab Staff

at Advocate Christ Medical Center

Joanne Robinson

June 14, 2005

Mattie, you were such a sweet and funny man. You will be greatly missed by all of us. Love, cousin Joanie

Marlene Manso

June 14, 2005

Dear Camille,

My very deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I will keep you and your lovely family in my daily prayers.

Marlene Manso (Uncle Louie's niece) Gaggiano

Bill Weimar

June 14, 2005

My condolences to the entire Amato Family. I came to know Matt and Janice through my time as an employee of one of Matt's competitors, Magna Electric Supply. He was a good person, always ready to joke around and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. I will miss him. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the wake or funeral mass, but I at least wanted to express my sympathy to the family in some way.

Dominic Vecchione

June 14, 2005

Matt was a gentlemen & true friend ever since I can remember while growing up together on Taylor Street. I visited him @ St Joseph Hospital on 5-31 & I tried reminicing with him about the "good old days" when we played ball & pinners in the projects, as well as playing cards on his parents steps. I believe I got a nod of acceptance from him that day. Matt will be missed, but never forgotten. He will save a ball field for his old gang when all of us meet down the road.



(Wytosh)

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

June 14, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Richard Mallahan

June 13, 2005

Our deepest condolences to your family during this time; I will always remember the smile and the joy as a little boy seeing him in the neighborhood. He always shared friendly and kind words to me. Our thoughts are with you at this time.



Richard, Diane and Tegan Mallahan

Christopher Thelen

June 13, 2005

Dave - So sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Lou and Marie Paoli

June 13, 2005

Our sincere condolensces on the loss of your husband and father, Matt. Having worked with him at Schwinn for many years, I know what a congenial person he was. He will be missed, I am certain, by many.

Robert Sandore

June 13, 2005

I'm sadden by the loss of my dear

cousin Matthew. My heart go's out to the all the family.

Jeanne Furio

June 13, 2005

Aunt Camille, James, Chris, Matt, David & Jennifer,

I'm writing this in the hope that it brings you some comfort. I don't need to tell you what a wonderful person Uncle Matt was. Anyone who came in contact with him knew that. He touched many people and we all have wonderful memories of him. I hope that you find comfort in your memories. Even in my sorrow those memories make my heart smile because he will always own a piece of it. He brought so much joy to others but it doesn't compare to the joy you brought him. You were his pride and joy. Nothing lit him up more then talking about all of you. You were his greatest accomplishments and part of him will always be with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne

Robert Tomsovic

June 13, 2005

Our prayers are with the Amato family at this time. From

The Tomsovic family

Jenny Bochenek (Loizzo)

June 13, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss.

May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.

Matt will be greatly missed. I will always remember his smile, his laugh, and his humor even from when I was just a little girl.

Gerry, Michael & Claire Dwyer

June 13, 2005

Marge and family,

It was very sad to hear about the passing of Uncle Matt. Through all of the family gatherings we attended, Uncle Matt was the life of the party, always joking around with everyone. He always made us feel part of the family. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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