Joseph James Amato Jr.

Joseph J. Amato, Jr 86, of Bradenton, FL, formally of Cromwell passed peacefully on June 30, 2022 in Bradenton, FL. Born in Middletown, CT on January 19, 1936, Joe was predeceased by his father Joseph Amato Sr. of Portland, his mother Mary (Sharrie) Bartulis of Middletown, and his stepmother Lucy (Pandolfo) Amato of Portland. Joe is survived by his wife of 37 years Judith (Froehlich) Amato of Bradenton, FL, his children Dean Amato of CT, James Amato and wife Pamela of TX, Jeanna Pellino and husband John of CT and his three grandchildren Tyler Amato, and Josh and Jason Franklin. Joe is survived by his sisters Joanne Hansen and husband Roy of CT, Sandra Munoz of CT, his brother John Amato and wife Brenda of CT, and sister-in-law Nancy Amato, a number of nieces and nephews and predeceased by his brother Ted Amato of Las Vegas.

Joe was proud of his military service and served four years in the U.S. Air Force attaining the rank of staff sergeant before attending University of Hartford for a degree in Business Administration. Joe worked at Overhead Door of Harford for 42 years as VP and CFO and remotely maintained their computers until his passing. In his retirement, Joe enjoyed repairing computers for friends, neighbors and the Cancer Support Group of Lakewood Ranch and with his wife Judy, they delivered Meals on Wheels. Joe and Judy were avid fans of UConn Women’s basketball team highlighted by joining the team on their trip to Europe in 1999. Joe was also active in the Lions club for many years, serving as President of Portland Lions Club, District Governor of District 23c, and State Council Chairman receiving several Presidential awards.

An Interment with military honors will be held August 1, 2022 10:30 am at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida.

A memorial celebration of life will be held in Connecticut at a future date.

Donations in memory of Joe may be made to Meals on Wheels of Manatee, 811 23rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsmemorial.com for the Amato family.