Joseph Amayo, Jr. passed away on January 8, 2021. Joseph was born on March 27, 1936 in Kansas City, KS. Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112 on January 23, 2021 at 11 am. Private visitation for immediate family only.
Joseph was married 65 years to Patricia Hernandez Amayo (deceased). Eight children Joseph Amayo III, John Amayo, Anna Amayo -Moore, Markie Amayo, Chris Amayo, Lisa Amayo-Ortiz, Linda Amayo-Hassan, Michael Amayo (deceased), 28 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 8 godchildren.
He was a graduate of Argentine High School, Kansas City Kansas in 1952, K State College football, worked for Santa Fe railroad local 356 starting in May 1961 then retired. He was a mechanic especially with the Big Chief train. He was a board member and Community activist with Argentine Santa Fe Credit Union, the American GI Forum Golden Gloves and many more other organizations a coach for his children at Muncie, Argentine, Pierson, Wyco and Argentine Parish Center. He has been a member of the St Patrick Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kansas for 57 years and will be missed by many.
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