Michael C. Amato Jr., beloved husband of the late Rita, nee DeStefano; loving father of Michael III, Mark (Kathy), Mary Jane, Marty, Matthew (Wendy) and Billy (Shelley); dear grandfather of Nicole, Michele, Allison, Megan, Danny, Abby, Quinn and Morgan; fond brother of Tom (Jane) and the late Lawrence and Angela “Babe” Mattoon; dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Amato and Robert (Vivian) Mattoon; caring uncle to many nieces and nephews; leaves countless friends with fond memories. Funeral Wednesday from The Original Rago Brothers Norridge Funeral Chapels, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd., Mass 9:30 a.m. Our Lady of Victory. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. 773-276-7800. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted at The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 W. Monroe, Suite 1610, Chicago, IL 60603. 312-523-8100.
