Thomas J. Amati – North Belle Vernon
Obituaries
July 6, 2022

Thomas J. Amati – North Belle Vernon

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Thomas J. Amati, 73, of North Belle Vernon, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home. He was born in New Eagle on Dec. 8, 1948, son of the late Louis Amati II and the late Elizabeth Guarinoni Amati. Mr. Amati was Catholic by faith, had a strong rapport with God and frequently read the Bible. An avid card player, Tom loved playing poker with his friends and family and was a huge horse racing fanatic and loved visiting the Meadows Casino. Mr. Amati was employed with U.S. Steel for 42 years, several of which he worked as a general foreman. Tom always looked forward to his daily walks with his dog, Gaby, as well as his visits from his grand-dog, Freddy, whom he loved dearly. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 31 years, Janie Kolodziej Amati, whom he married Nov. 9, 1990; three children, Lee (Liz) Amati of Nevada, Deana Amati of Florida and Kimberly Lanham of Belle Vernon; three grandchildren, Shane Amati, Hannah Lanham and Paige Boyd; three brothers, Ron (Deb) Amati, Louis “Spike” Amati III and Dave (Kathleen) Amati; and a close friend, Della. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2022, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at the Donora Campus of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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