Charles Anthony Amato

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Charles was the son of the late Anthony Michael Amato and Katherine (Lembo) Amato. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Nita, and his sister Gladys.

Charles was a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School and studied at CW Post College, NY. He enjoyed a prestigious career of over 30 years with NY Telephone Company and AT&T. Charles volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. During his service, he bravely fought in the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, which is known as one of the fiercest battles in Marine Corps history. Charles served as President of the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 128. He enjoyed researching genealogy, astronomy, completing the Daily NY Times Crossword puzzle, and was an avid fan of the New York Giants and the New York Mets. Charles loved nothing more than spending time with his family and sharing humorous stories.

Charles is survived by his son, Gregory Amato and wife Donna; three daughters, Stephanie Scheff and husband, Bill, June Amato and husband, Larry Darst, and Melanie Miller and husband, Stephen; five grandchildren, Todd, Lindsey, Tony, Lyz, and Alex; and was “Papa Charlie” to six great-grandchildren: his nephew John Sheehan and his nieces, Cathy Sheehan and Mary Sheehan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Wounded Warriors Project.

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