Theresa, NY
May 6, 2018
Steven V. Amato, 53, of Main Street, passed away at the Hospice Center of Jefferson County, Watertown, NY, after a short illness.
Steven was born in Watertown on July 15, 1964, the son of Louis V. and Jo Anne VanBrocklin Amato. He graduated in 1983 from Indian River High School.
Steven worked for Coca Cola of Watertown for many years as well as a car salesman for FX Caprara and the Fuccillo Auto Mall. He also bar-tended at various establishments.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping and was an avid New York Yankee and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Steven is survived by his parents, Louis and JoAnne, Theresa; his sons, Ryan (Alyssa) Ryan, Theresa, and Ronan Amato, Redwood, NY; his daughter Natalli Amato, Sackets Harbor; brother Louis (Trisha) Amato, Theresa; sisters, Kim (Rob) McGinley, Smithtown, NY, and Tara Amato (long-time companion Charles Penn), Goose Bay; two grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces ,nephews, and cousins. A new-born daughter, Alli Elizabeth Amato, pre-deceased him.
Calling hours will be held Thursday May 10th from 4-7pm at the Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay. A memorial mass will be Friday, May 11, at 11 am at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Alexandria Bay, with Fr. Douglas Comstock, officiating. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery, Watertown.
Memorial donations may be made in Steven’s name to the Watertown Wrestling Officials Association, 37639 County Rte. 26, Antwerp, NY 13608 or to the Indian River Ambulance Service Inc., 6 Sand St., Philadelphia, NY 13673.
So sorry for your loss
One of the most genuine sweet souls ever known. Always a gentleman. Willing to help anyone who needed a hand. I was blessed to have known first, his dad, Louis. He was the principal at Alex. Bay throughout my school years and the best one they’ve had as of yet. I’m so sorry for your loss Mr. Amato. You raised a great man. I know he thought the world of you, as do I. I know you are proud of him and all that he represented. He will be missed terribly by so many. He made friends wherever he went. The Angels are in for a special treat that’s for sure. 😇. Rest In Peace Buddy. With lots of love.
Sincerely, One of your many friends.
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Amato family. Steve was such a fun loving guy. Always putting a smile on everyone’s face.
May God grant you peace during this difficult time. Stevens family and friend’s are in my thoughts and prayer’s.
So sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers Sincerely All the Hudons
Love and miss ya reno
Fly high friend. You will be one heavenly angel<3
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WORKED WITH STEVE AT COCA-COLA IN WATERTOWN. GOOSE HUNTED WITH HIM A FEW TIMES. LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY – R.I.P. MY FRIEND !!
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the Amato family May Steven rest in Peace. Sincerely Mr. & Mrs. James Heidt
So sorry for the loss of your beloved Steve. I remember him from my days as Postmaster in Theresa. He always had a smile on his face, he made everyone feel good and he laughed a lot. Steve was a genuine person and he cared. My sincere sympathy to the Amato family in their time of sadness. Rest assured Steve has punched his ticket to the other side and is wrapped in heavens blanket.❤️🙏
To the entire Amato family and extended family and friends,
I knew Steve “Reno”, not well. But EVERYONE knew Reno I don’t think he ever met a stranger. He was that kind of guy. He always made me feel very welcome no matter where we were, hanging with friends, out on the town, or if he was working behind the bar. He had a good heart and a kind soul. I’ve known his dad since my days at ACS many moons ago, his mom, and his sister Tara, as well as many of his extended family. My heart hurts for everyone. Fly high my friend. Heaven gained a special angel in you Reno. Love and Light to all.
Reno, I didn’t know you for too long but you made me laugh. Made the best Long Island Iced Tea I’ve ever had. My condolences to your friends and family. May God Bless You.
So much to say but so hard to say it!!! You were one of my best friends!!! I’ll miss all of our great talks! You were always there for me and many others! May god hold you in his arms and feel all the love and compassion I did. To the Amato family…I am here for you if you need me! R.I.P Steven the pain is gone.
God Bless
RIP Reno! God bless the family and friends of Steve and may their hearts heal in time. Reno was a heck of a character and I enjoyed the times hanging with him.
RIP Reno! God bless the family and friends of Steve and may their hearts heal in time. Reno was a heck of a character and I enjoyed the times hanging with him.
Thoughts and prayers for the Amato family.
Steve and I went way back, pre-7th grade as sport opponents (anything Philly vs Theresa), then teammates at IRC, classmates and friends. I have nothing but fond memories of him. He always made me laugh and quite often got me in trouble in 7th grade Social Studies class with Mr. Passino. My condolences to his family, God speed Reno!
My Condolences to the Amato Family. Steve always had a wonderful smile for everyone. God Bless.
Rhonda Calhoun
My blessings go out to the entire Amato family and friends. I knew Steve when he bartended in A Bay. Fun guy. he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. .
So sorry for your loss. Many good memories fishing with Steve on The River.
You will be missed my friend.
Growing up just down the street from Steve, we spent our childhood years running around the neighborhood being …well… “childish.” He was great fun and indeed had this unique, free-spirited genuineness about him. Oddly, some of my earliest memories revolve around his dad taking us to Indian River High School so we could run around like idiots while his father refereed a football game. As adulthood set in, we lost touch. I tried a few times to re-connect but just couldn’t align the stars – now I sincerely regret not pressing the issue harder — my heart is heavy. It’s as if a part of my life story has been stripped away, knowing the countless hours we spent together growing up in the same small town, on the same small street. So long my childhood friend and thank you for the fond memories. To his immediate family members, Mr. and Mrs. Amato, Lou, Kim and Tara, I pray you will be upheld during this time of grief and that healing comes quickly as you make your way through the valley. Sincerely, Mike
To the Amato family,
We are so shocked to learn of Steve’s passing. He always had a smile and good word to everyone. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Rest In Peace Reno. Condolences to the Amato family. Great guy and good friend.
Rest In Peace Reno , Theresa will never be the same without you . I regret I never got to duck hunt with you or run a trap line , but I’ll never forget you buddy .
So sorry for the family loss I new him my whole life great mentor and all around great man he will be forever missed fly high reno and have a drink on me. I’ll miss ya good friend
To the family and friends of Steve –
You are first and foremost in my prayers. I’m so very sorry for the loss of that amazing smile & ability to make the world laugh. He will be greatly missed. May you all find peace.
So sorry to hear of steve passing. Our condolences to the Amato family. Randy and Gayle Truesdell.
Sorry for your loss. RIP steven. Sorry
I want to tell you how sorry I am about Steve’s passing. Your whole family is in my prayers.
To Lou, Joanne, and all of the Amato family.
So sorry for your loss, Reno will be missed by all that knew him. we will all remember the good times, and fun throughout the years. Reno help fill the void in the Theresa “informational network ” after Rod Calhoun’s passing….always had the lastest hunting, fishing, trapping news…and much like Rod , some of it even true!! 😉 He will never be forgotten, RIP Reno !!
Reno…You were a friend to me and a mentor once I got behind the bar with you. You taught me a lot about bartending, but more about being entertaining for the crowd and friendly to everyone who came through the door. I am saddened by your passing and my heart goes out to your family and all of your other friends…your many, many friends. I will not forget the laughs and the advice you gave me when I was just a rookie. I still use the things I learned from you even when I do not realize it. I will miss running into you here and there from time to time as I always did. You were always a friendly face and a reason to stay longer when the hours grew late and the crowd grew thin. Pour one for the angels buddy…you’ve earned the peace you have now.
All my condolences to the Amato family during this difficult and very sad time.
-Londart
Sorry for your loss, RIP Reno !
To all the Amato family my condolences to all of you in this time of such great loss. Steven was one of the best friends I had and was always there to help or just to listen. Knowing Steven over the years, you knew how important family and friends where to him. He always had a smile on his face and was always the life of any party. Even though I didn’t speak with him often in the last few years, he was never far from thought and prayers during his trying times. If anything helps know how deeply he loved and cherished all of you. He always spoke so highly of each and everyone of his family, from his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews and his pride and joy his children and grandchildren. He is one of the best people I know and is going to be sorely missed but at least he is at peace and free of the pain now.
Rest In Peace friend you will be missed 🌹
So sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you;
My deepest sympathies to the entire Amato family. I always enjoyed being around Steve because he was so full of energy. I still smile when I remember things that happened when I coached Steve on the J.V. football team. I apologize for not paying my respects in person but I will be having surgery in Syracuse May 10.
Sincerely
Walt Paddock
My prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. Our loving God has promised to do away with sickness, suffering, and death here on the earth in the near future. (Psalms 37:9-11; Isaiah 33:24; John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 21:3-5) God understands what you are feeling and promises to be “close to the brokenhearted” and “saves those crushed in spirit”. (Psalms 34:18) Please know that your family will be in my prayers!
Sorry for the loss of Steve hope all is well with the family.