19 Lincoln Ave.
Rutherford , NJ 07070
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19 Lincoln Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Margaret Amato
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Obituary for Margaret Rose Amato

Margaret Rose  Amato
Amato Margaret Rose Amato (nee Lapnow), passed on April 15, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hoboken, daughter of the late John and Mae (nee Powers) Lapnow. Margaret resided in Rutherford for 52years.
She dedicated her life to raising her children Richard, Lucy, Gail, Larry, John . That love and devotion was only second to that which she had for her cherished husband of 52 years, Dick Amato.
She enjoyed serving as member of the Rutherford Fire Dept, Ladies Auxiliary, beside her husband who was a Rutherford Volunteer Firefighter for 15 years.
Margaret was also and Advocate and supporter of Autism Speaks, ASPCA, MS and the USA Veterans.
She is survived by her loving husband Dick, her children, Richard Amato, Lucy Beach, Gail Olivola and her husband Jim, Larry Amato, John Amato. She is also survived by her sister Betty Klasuric. Sister-in-laws Doris Lapnow, Judy Serra and Nettie Mervine. Her loving Grandchildren Jaclyn Ashley Laurino, Jim (Jimbo) Olivola, Richie Beach, Lauren Olivola, John and Raymond Amato, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Monday 9:00am from the Collins Calhoun Funeral Home 19 Lincoln Ave. Rutherford. Followed by a 9:30am Mass of Christian Liturgy in the Church of St. Mary, Rutherford. Cremation East RidgeLawn Crematory, Clifton. Friends planning to attend the Funeral should arrive at the funeral home 8:45am Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm Further information or condolences go to

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