Angelo Amato

February 10, 1925 - May 14, 2014

Angelo "Andy" Amato; age 89; Veteran WW II; US Army; of Punta Gorda, FL; formerly of Schaumburg and Chicago, IL; beloved husband of the late Rose Amato; loving father of Sandra (David) Butcher and Janet (Paul) Wukasch; proud grandfather of Trevor (Megan Iftner) Wukasch and Lydia Wukasch; honored great-grandfather of Savanna Rose; dear brother of Philamine (Charles) Scervino, Carmella "Babe" (the late Charles) Little and the late James (survived by Ann) Amato and the late Anthony (the late Bernadette) Amato; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Andy was a good friend to many in Chicago and Florida. Member of Pipefitters Union Local 597 for 66 years. Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 9 a.m. until time of Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Procession to follow for Committal Service with Military Funeral Honors at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Family Centered Hospice, 2171 Executive Drive, Suite 450, Addison, IL 60101 are appreciated. For info. 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com