Vincent A. Damato, age 66 of Hampton Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Vince was born May 30, 1952 in Ellwood City, a son of the late Vincent A. and Jean (Chiaro) Damato. He was the beloved husband for 42 years to Sharon (Vannosdel) Damato; loving father of Amy (Brian) Swartz of Allison Park; dear grandfather of Erik Vincent Swartz. He is also survived by a brother, David Damato of Ellwood City, PA, two sister-in-laws, Jane Kurt of Fombell, PA and Margaret Rigotti of North Myrtle Beach, SC., as well as many nieces and nephews. Prior to his retirement, he worked for 30 years at Kane Regional in Ross Twp.. Vince was a lover of animals and an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm in the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, Inc., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Animal Friends, www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org.