Obituary of William J. Amato, Jr.

William J. Amato, Jr., 62, formerly of Putnam, died Monday evening, June 18, 2007 at the Lanessa Health Care in Webster, MA. Son of the late William and Ruth (Haynes) Amato. He was born in Akron, Ohio, December 10, 1944.

He worked in sales all his life, working for Roadway Express, Wang Computer and Transformer International. He was a 1962 graduate of the Woodstock Academy and was an Eagle Scout with the Woodstock Boy Scouts. He graduated from the University of Akron with a Business Degree. He had made his home in Putnam for several years.

He leaves his children John and Jennie of Ohio, two grandchildren, two brothers: Paul Amato of Milford, NH; Richard Amato of Denver, CO; two sisters: Carol Conlin of Woodstock, Kathleen DiPilato of Putnam, cousins: Susan Erkkila of Pembroke, NH, Thomas Callahan of Sunapee, NH; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services are private. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, is in charge of arrangements. To Share a Memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com