Christopher Christy J. Amato, 98, of Easton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in his daughters home.

Christy was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Pietro and Antonina (Riville) Amato.

Christy was married to the former Dorothy Dimmis, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage last February 15. He was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1937. He served as a T/Corporal in the US Army Signal Corps., during World War II in the European Theatre of Operations. Christy retired in 1984 from Acme Markets as a meat cutter and manager after 37 years. He was awarded the prestigious Danny Hatch Award in 2015 by Lafayette College for loyalty and support of Lafayette athletics. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid Phillies fan who attended games at all National League Baseball parks and followed many local sports.

Christy was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, the Union Steward for Amalgamated Meat cutters and Butcher Workmen, a member of Friends of Lafayette Basketball, and the Varsity E Club. He was also a lifetime member of the Order of Fleas.

In addition to his wife, Christy is survived by a son Peter Amato of Bethlehem Twp.; daughters Bonnie and husband Wayne Stocker, Tina and husband Dan Frederick of Allentown, Lori Ernst and husband Michael of Williams Twp.; grandchildren Michael Amato, Melanie Brady, Elena Neith, Justin Ernst; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother Anthony Amato; his sisters Sadie Amato and Concetta Cappelle.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with an additional calling hour on Saturday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 am in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery, Williams Twp.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Christys memory may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 900 Washington St. Easton, PA 18042. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 900 Washington Street, Easton PA 18042