Elinor L. D’Amato, 93, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away at home in Port Charlotte with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.
Elinor married the love of her life, Michael on April 10, 1944. They enjoyed a wonderful, loving marriage for 63 years until his passing in 2007. Elinor and Michael had a travel trailer and enjoyed camping with their family. They loved to travel all across the country. After retiring and moving to Florida from Springfield, MA in 1976, they both were frequent participants at the Port Charlotte Cultural Center where they enjoyed dancing, music and bingo. They were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Punta Gorda since 1977. Elinor was a 29 year member of the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary Lodge # 66 where she served as chaplain. Elinor loved living on a canal where she appreciated the beauty of nature. She enjoyed the sea birds, wildlife and flowers. Elinor grew up working in her father’s German Bakery and was an excellent baker, cake decorator and cook. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting and raising plants. Elinor was a wonderful and kind woman who loved life to the fullest and will be missed by all who loved and knew her.
Survivors include her 2 loving daughters, Linda (Donald) Krawiec of Hampden, MA and Elaine D’Amato of Omaha, NE; her son, George (Debbie) D’Amato of Jacksonville, FL; 5 grandchildren, Karin, Amber, Kate, Dan and Joe; 3 great-grandchildren, Marissa, Kaz and Chelsea; her great grandchild, Gabe; in laws and several nieces and nephews and her beloved cat, Buddy.
Visitation will be held 6:00PM-8:00PM, Friday, May 26, 2017 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12Noon, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda, FL with an entombment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Cats of Charlotte, Inc. P.O. Box 380755 Murdock, FL 33938.
Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.