On Friday March 22, 2024, Jean Marie Amato (Petrocelli) beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Transitions Health Care North Huntingdon. Survived by her five children, Dolores (Pete) Magill, Tony (Deborah) Amato, Rick Amato, Anna (Ken) Allshouse, Karen (Darrin) Bachy and Grandchildren, Brandi (Chris), Adam, Kevin, Andrew (Kayla), Ryan, Matt (Rose) also survived by her nine great-grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, and dear friend Margie Fonte. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Anthony Amato. They married on her 18th birthday. Also preceded in death by her grand-daughter Montana Amato, her parents Antonio and Alphonsina Petrocelli, her sisters Caroline, Mary, Jeanette, Angeline, Nicoline, Dolores, and dear friend Rev. John Cassella. Her family was her life, she was a devoted mother and wife, and proud grandmother. She had a fun- loving nature and unwavering strength. She enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, and playing cards with her sisters. She participated in public services through school, church, and volunteering for political campaigns. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at Lazy Acres. She was regarded as being one of the sweetest Aunts and we will miss her wit, laughter, and her shoulder to lean on. A special thanks to the entire staff at Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon.
Arrangements
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the activities department at Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon.
Please join us in celebrating her life Tuesday 5pm-8pm and Wednesday 10am-12pm at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054
Blessing Service to follow at 12 p.m.
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To the Amato family,
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Memory Eternal.
Harry and Judy
I will always remember Jean with her Happy smile and her twinkling eyes. She was always so Happy to see everyone. God Rest her soul peacefully.
Karen and Family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sean and Colleagues from EPIC Insurance Brokers
My heart goes out to the family! “Mom” Amato was such a big part of my life growing up! Heaven has a new angel!!!
“Tis a Fearful Thing.
‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
to be,
And oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.”
― Judah Halevi
Karen and family. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m sorry that I can’t be there but please know that I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom from so far back that I can’t even remember how old I was when I met her. Jean was a sweet, caring and good person all around. You are in my thoughts and if you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call. Love always Lisa (Diefenderfer) Waldron.
My deepest condolences to Tony and family. I love you. Sending love and light for your loss.
Dearest Tony and Deb,
Our deepest condolences to you and the Amato family. Naim is overseas and I’m still recuperating so I can’t pay respects in person, but I’m sending my love and prayers to you. May her memory be eternal and may she rest in the arms of the Holy Theotokos.
Dear Tony and Debbie,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. It had been a long time since I’d seen her, but I remember a warm, and gentle woman. May her Memory be Eternal
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