"Tony was a valued volunteer at Gocio for many years. Rain or shine he was here to help with the children. Many of the students knew him for their whole elementary career. Last year Tony received the senior volunteer of the year award for his dedicated service here at Gocio. Tony has made many friendships here over the years and will be missed deeply by our students and staff. Heartfelt sympathy for Tony's family, he was one in a million!!"
In loving memory of
Anthony M. D'Amato
July 6, 1945 - December 28, 2016
D'Amato, Anthony Michael, 71, of Sarasota passed away on December 28, 2016. He is survived by the love of his life for over 30 years, Thomas E. Kearney. He is also survived by a brother, Valentino Ferro (Tracey), his sisters-in-law Diane D'Amato, and Darlene Tamburrino (Rudy), his 3 daughters, Sheri D'Amato, Christina D'Amato, and Michele Doersch (Eric), 2 nieces and 4 nephews, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose DeTulio and brother Pasquale D'Amato. Tony served in the US Army and retired from the Department of Defense. He volunteered as a firefighter, was a mentor for the Boys & Girls Club, and worked with children in local schools. In 2010 he was voted Sarasota Magazine's Volunteer of Year. Mr. Tony had a huge heart and was passionate about helping children. To honor his memory, donations can be made to The Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota (http://www.bgcsarasota.com/ ) or New Haven, CT (http://bgcnewhaven.org/ ). Graveside services will be held in Connecticut.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathies to the family. My Gocio granddaughter was very sad when she learned of his passing yesterday. Personally, I met him once last year, and it was immediately evident that he was such a joy for the children. "
"Deepest condolences to the Damato family and friends from Kay Waites and staff at Sound Choice Cremation & Burials."