Sergio Amato

Sergio Amato, loving husband, uncle and brother-in-law, passed away at the age of 80, on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 in Lakewood Twp. Born in Hoboken, he grew up in Union City where he attended Emerson High School. He was living in Ft. Lee when he met his wife, Maryann (nee Zatko) who he married 48 years ago. He held many diverse part time jobs before his high school graduation. After 48 years he still surprised his wife by telling her about another job he had which he had failed to mention before. Sergio began his career at Consolidated Bleach, then spent most of his working years as a system analyst in data processing at Newsweek Magazine in Mountain Lakes, and retired after working a few years for NPA. Sergio was on the Dean's list while attending college and working full time. He graduated with an Associates Degree in computer science from County College of Morris and a B.S. in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Sergio was soft spoken, kind, and an avid fan of the NY Giants football team. He and Maryann enjoyed their free time by being with family members and traveling and were happy to have visited 49 states. Sergio kept up with his great nieces and nephews on Facebook. Sergio and Maryann enjoyed living in the wooded countryside in Boonton and Kinnelon before retiring and now were enjoying living in the Renaissance in Manchester. Sergio was predeceased by his parents, Nicolangelo and Helen (nee Sarno) Amato, and his two sisters and their spouses, Anna and Jack Martini and Frances and Charles Monanian. He leaves behind his wife Maryann, his brother-in-law, John Zatko, nieces and nephews Mary Martini and Thomas Leto, Frank and Jennifer Martini, Charles Monanian and Karina Bonini, Tracey Monanian and Robert Bleichner, many great nieces, nephews and several cousins. Due to the pandemic, visitation will be private. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Luke's Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River on Friday, December 4th at 1030 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in honor of Sergio to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. Condolences to the family can be left on this website.