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Phillip Amato Obituary

Amato, Phillip J. beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Ventura), loving father of Tonina (James) Cozzo, Frank (Vivian) Amato, Tina Cotini and Angela Floro, devoted grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of 12, and one great-great grandchild, dear brother of Connie Dindia, Grace Agresto, Josephine Egilski and the late Lena Labrizzi, Sophie Ernesto, Patricia Scafidi and Mary Sances, fond uncle and friend of many. Funeral Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to Santa Maria Addolorata Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For info. 773-889-1700 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2001.

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Jerome Binder

November 7, 2001

To the Amato family,



I am very sorry for your loss, and I trust peace will reign between the families of Binder-Astolfi and Amato-Floro. God Bless You.

Lisa Simon

November 6, 2001

God Bless You Uncle Phil. Give my Gram a kiss from me.

Marie Catalano

November 6, 2001

My deepest sympathy to the family

Jackie Menconi

November 6, 2001

Our deepest sympathy

Frances Redisi

November 6, 2001

God Bless , I will remember you in my paryers.

Joe Nardella

November 6, 2001

My deepest sympathy to your family, your going to be missed, your friend Joe

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