John graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit, he loved to play baseball and was a loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers. He loved to travel, build model ships, crossword puzzles and sudoku. John started working for Chrysler Hamtramck Assembly Plant as a welder. He retired in 1980 after 30 years of service.
John is survived by his wife, Margret Fasel Wahnschaff Amato of 35 years; loving Step-Father to Olaf and the late Ralf (1960-2004) Wahnschaff; proud Grandfather to Andrew and Ashley; and a dog parent to Teemo. He was preceded in death by his 10 siblings.
The family will greet guests from 2:00pm until 8:00pm with a 7:00pm Rosary service on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp., Michigan. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 10 at the above location. Visitation from 10:30am until time of service. Interment following at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Twp.
The family kindly requests contributions be made to the John Amato Memorial Fund through the PayPal link of www.paypal.com/pools/c/91BtCO2knB
Fond memories and condolences may be offered to the family via the online guestbook at www.Kaul-FH.com
