1926
2011
AMATO-Florence F. (Maiolino) of East Boston on March 30, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Amato. Loving mother of Doreen Amato and her companion Joseph Squadrito of East Boston, Andrew Amato of Revere, Michele Amato and her companion Edward Campia of Roslindale, and Diane Amato of East Boston. Cherished grandmother of Toni-Ann Privitera and her husband Philip, Le-Andra Ledoux, Arthur Ledoux and his wife Melissa, Michael, Erica and Alexa Amato; great-grandmother of Payton and Presley Privitera, Taylor and Brianna Amato. Dear sister of Josephine O'Neil of Winthrop, the late Joseph, Mary, Marion and Anna; sister-in-law to Andrew and Fran Amato of Lynn, and Richard and Lorraine DeCristiforo of East Boston. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Rapino Memorial Home, 9 Chelsea St. (Maverick Sq.) EAST BOSTON on Saturday at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Brooks St., East Boston at 10am. The family will receive visitors on Friday from 4 to 8pm. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence's memory may be made to: Winthrop Place, 26 Sturgis St., Winthrop, MA 02152.
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April 22, 2011
marie & wally ramos
To the Amato Family, we are very sorry for your loss, we hope Easter is filled with good family memories of past Easters. Marie just told me to get ready to go to your mother's wake but as usual she is a little late and i try to check the obituaries daily. You know we are not getting younger We apologize for missing the wake, she will be in our prayers this Easter weekend.
April 10, 2011
Richard Decristoforo
To All of the Amato Family, Our deepest regrets and heartfelt sympathies to all of you, your Mom was loved by all of us, and will be missed forever. Your Uncle Dick and Aunty Lorraine.
April 7, 2011
Andrew&Fran
Dear Amato Children/Grandchildren/GreatGrandchildren/ Our deepest sympathys are with all of you at this saddest of times. The world is a little bit dimmer without your Mom in it. Love To All.
Uncle Andrew and Auntie Fran
April 6, 2011
Dearest Amato Children, our old dear friends, and to your Children and Families,
We are all so sorry to hear of the passing of Your Dear Mother/Grandmother, Flo. We all have wonderful memories of hanging around together on your stoop and in the Marsh and Flo being there in her fun and kind way. Unfortunately, we know all too well the terrible pain you are going through at this time as we lost our precious Mother, Ida on February 17th. (Her obituary is on this very website as well.) Our hearts and understanding go out to each of you as we share this difficult time of loss. Our prayers and friendship always,
The Curzi Family: Sandra, Dennis, Richard and Barbara
April 2, 2011
Dear Diane,Michelle, Andy, and Doreen I was so sorry to hear about you Mom she had a wonderful personality.
Love to all Judy Gray and Family
April 1, 2011
Diane (Amato) Douglas
Dear Andy, Doreen, Michelle, Diane, and the entire Amato family, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Although many years have passed, I still hold a special place in my heart for Flo and all of you. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
April 1, 2011
Renee Scalfani
I am so sorry your loss she was a wonderful woman me & my grandmother Sarah Zirpolo had so much fun with her at bingo my grandmother is so sad to hear of her loss.
April 1, 2011
maureen dalton-pingaro
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
April 1, 2011
Darlene Hall
Michele,
I am sad to hear about your mother (Flo) as I use to call her back at Milk St. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 31, 2011
Santa Donnarumma
To the entire Amato family. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother. Our prayers are with you. Love The Donnarumma Family, The Ferratusco Family, Doreen and Skylar Girard.
March 31, 2011
Maryellen Hennessey
Diane, Michele and Le-Andra I'm so sorry for your laoss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Maryellen Hennessey
March 31, 2011
Michele, Diane and Family,
My deepest sympathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Wanda Manzo
March 31, 2011
Gloria Madden
Dear Michele and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. I know how dearly you all love her and how much she will be missed. I would so enjoy the stories that you would tell us each day about your Mom. I wish I had known her. I'm sure she was a riot. May God bless you all.
Love,
Gloria
March 31, 2011
Helen Lyman
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
March 31, 2011
Mark & Margy (Iasbarrone) Cambria
Michele, Doreen, Diane and the entire Amato Family,
I was greatly saddened to hear of Flo's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Margy (Iasbarrone) Cambria
March 31, 2011
Jim Linnehan
Michele and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 31, 2011
Pattie Forgione Deming
Dear Michelle and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
It has been many years since I have seen you(50) I remember your mother was so sweet and beautiful, what happy memories.
March 30, 2011
Bill MacNeil
Rest in peace, Flo.
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