BANGOR and BREWER Palmerino “Paul” John Amato, 73, died July 26, 2007, in Bangor. He was born June 22, 1934, in Millinocket, the son of John and Josephine (Ianniello) Amato. Paul was a graduate of Schenck High School, East Millinocket, attended Bentley College and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed for many years as a salesperson in the bearings and transmission industry. Paul was a former member of the American Legion and Brewer Kiwanis. He was an avid golfer and a member of Bangor Municipal Golf Course, where he worked after retirement. Surviving are two children, daughter, Pamela A. Sirois and her fiance, Ron Mattson, of Cumberland and son, Dr. Michael P. Amato and his wife, Wendy Warford Amato, of Staunton, Va.; their mother, Peg Amato; two granddaughters, Sydney A. Sirois and Elizabeth K. Amato; one sister, Mary Sheehan and her husband, Charles, of Berlin, N.H.; one brother, the Rev. Antonio Amato of Lewiston; an aunt, Mary Provenzano and her husband, James, of East Millinocket; nieces, nephews and their families, Cara Walker, Teresa, Patrick and Christopher Sheehan; and cousins. Family and friends are invited to a brief memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Kiley Funeral Home, 69 State St., Brewer. Donations in his memory may be made to Manna, Inc., 629 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401 or to the charity of ones choice. Condolences may also be offered online at www.kileyfuneralhome.com
PAUL J. AMATO
