Croce Amato

Obituary of Croce Amato

Croce Amato died peacefully on March 21, 2017 at the age of 82. Croce is survived by his son Riccardo (Kelly), son Geno (Donna), and daughter Giuseppina (Jeff) Weglarz; brother Pietro (Sarina) Amato, sisters Benedetta (Carlo) Mannino, and Ninfa (Pino) Oliveri; five grandchildren Julianna (Nick) Cooke, Giovanna, Sofia, Christopher, and Emma; and one great grandchild Colin Cooke. Croce was born on March 8, 1935 in Carini, Sicily. He served in the Italian Army as a paratrooper. After serving, he moved to the United States and opened several local Italian restaurants. He was an amazing cook who loved cooking for his family well after his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and watching the Phillies. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. A viewing is scheduled for Sunday, March 26, 2017, from 6-8pm, and Monday, March 27, 2017, from 9-10am at Rone's Funeral Home, 1110 E. Chestnut Ave, Vineland. Following, there will be a mass at Christ the Good Shepherd, 1655 Magnolia Rd, Vineland, at 10:30 with a final burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation 518 South Shore Road, Marmora, NJ 08223 in memorium of Croce Amato. The family would like to thank Spring Oak Assisted Living and Bishop McCarthy Residence and Nursing Facility for their care and support.
Sunday
26
March

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Rone Funeral Service
1110 East Chestnut Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Monday
27
March

Visitation

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Monday, March 27, 2017
Rone Funeral Service
1110 East Chestnut Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Monday
27
March

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 am
Monday, March 27, 2017
Christ The Good Shepherd Parish - Church Of Saint Isidore The Farmer
1655 Magnolia Road
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Service Time: 10:30 AM
Monday
27
March

Interment at: Sacred Heart Cemetery

11:45 am
Monday, March 27, 2017
Sacred Heart Cemetery
741 E Walnut Rd
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
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