Arthur Thomas Amato Jr.

His parents, Mary (Barresi) and Arthur T. Amato, Sr., welcomed their son into the world on January 7, 1943, in Norwalk, CT.

Arthur proudly served his community as a firefighter with the City of Norwalk Fire Department for twenty-two years, retiring in 1993. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Army National Guard.

When he was not hard at work, Arthur enjoyed vegetable gardening, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his four sons, Thomas A. Amato and his wife, Deborah, of Richmond, Joseph M. Amato and his wife, Rose, of North Swanzey, NH, David Amato, Robert J. Amato of Richmond; grandchildren, Jennifer Amato, Joseph Amato, Jimmy Fandino, Chelsea Amato, David Amato, Holly Amato; his great-grandchildren, Scott Ibelle, Emily Durling, Lucas Durling, Joey Amato, Carmen Amato, Vincent Fandino, RJ Fandino; his brother, Michael Amato and his wife, Margaret, of Norwalk; several nieces, nephews and extended family members; and his brothers from the Norwalk Fire Department. His wife of forty-three years, Sharon (O’Connor) Amato, predeceased him on May 10, 2006.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday evening July 29th from 5:00 to 7:00PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Saturday, July 30th at 11:00AM in the St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 203 East Avenue, Norwalk.