Felix John Amore, 91, of Collierville, TN Previously of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday August 11, 2012 in Memphis, TN.
He was born September 10, 1920 in Chicago, IL the son of Joseph and Anna Amore. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard, he later married his wife of 35 years Ann on March 27, 1967. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2002. He was a longtime employee of Giovanni’s restaurant in Rockford. He retired to Rockford at age 69 after many years as a restaurant owner in Chicago. When he tired of retirement he went to work for Giovanni’s and worked another 20 years.
Felix is survived by his sons; Felix James Amore, Joseph R. Amore, James Severs, Tom Severs and Chuck Severs, and one daughter Carole Root.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann and one son John C. Amore.
Funeral services will be held at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL. Saturday August 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Sunset Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be submitted to www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.