Gertrude M. Amato

September 8, 1930 - April 28, 2021

Gertrude Amato. Gertrude was born in 1930 to John and Irene Dillon in Brooklyn NY. The oldest of 5, she learned responsibility early in life when her dad passed away when she was 12. Gertrude had 2 great passions in her life. God and Family. A devout catholic, she made it her life's devotion to live as Jesus taught. She tried to turn the other cheek, and lend a helping hand to the needy. Her family meant the world to her. Her brothers and sisters were always a dear part of her life. In 1953, She married Ralph Amato and had four children, Gerard, Ralph, Edward and Mary Anne. As these children grew into families of their own, Gertrude lovingly welcomed and made a place in her heart for each one. Gertrude always looked forward to a family get together. She truly enjoyed the company of her siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends. Gertrude loved the simple things in life. Sitting with family and talking, sharing a meal, playing a game of cards. Her family will always remember her love of sweets! She simply loved a Carvel chocolate malted, or Baskin Robbins chocolate and strawberry Sundae. And cake. Lots of cake! She joins her parents, sister Margaret, Brothers Bob and Donald, her son, Edward and grandchild Bobby in heaven. May she Rest In eternal Peace. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 12:30 PM on Monday at St. Clare's Church located at 110 Nelson Avenue Staten Island, New York 10308. Interment will be in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 50 person in room policy is in effect, as well as a maximum of 170 people permitted in Church. Please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well. Due to the current pandemic circumstances please note: We do not accept deliveries from outside vendors for bakery products, fruit baskets, and floral arrangements until further notice. Floral Arrangements can be purchased from our in house floral designers who work under the most stringent sanitary conditions which include temperature checks, mask wearing, distancing and protective clothing. You can call 718-948-2016 and place your order. We must protect the families we serve, our own families and staff who operate the funeral home.