Anthony J. Amato, 68, of Dale Road, Barto, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Quakertown Center.
Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Anthony W. and Mary (Nobile) Amato.
He was an engineer at Bethlehem Steel for 25 years.
Anthony was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in Vietnam and a member of the V.F.W. Post 5954 in Red Hill.
He was a member of the United Parachute Club in Gilbertsville and enjoyed bicycling and weight lifting.
Surviving are a daughter, Elyse Davis Amato of Ashland, PA; two brothers, Nathan Amato, Sr. and his wife, Tammy of Macungie and Frank Amato and his wife, Patti of Allentown and a sister, Laurie Jean, wife of Tony Mercado of Harleysville. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Paul.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington Street, East Greenville with Rev. Kevin P. Schultz, Pastor of Salem Bible Church, Macungie officiating. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service. Offer sympathy to the family at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com.
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