Peacefully with family by his side, Amante passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 16th at the age of 70. Born in Alaminos, Pangasinan, Philippines. He gained a degree of AB Political Science from the University of Pangasinan. He worked as a Highschool teacher prior to being a Seafarer for 34 years as a motorman for Citadel Shipping Line and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. He was a beloved husband to Merlene (Osting) for 47 years. Devoted father to Grace (Francisco), Alvin (Myra) of Melbourne, Australia, Oliver, Amante Jr. (Jaia) and Arnel. Loving grandfather to Pia, Chloe, Avery, Xavier, Sebastian, Joshua, Sachi and Yuna. The family would like to thank St. Joseph's Home Care, staff and doctors at the Juravinski Hospital (C3) and the Bob Kemp Hospice.
His family will receive friends at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E. on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church, 200 Albion Rd., on Thursday, August 22nd at 11a.m. Cremation will follow. Online condolences can be made at www.cresmountfennellchapel.com
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