Mr. John H. Amado

UTICA - Mr. John H. Amado, age 71, left us on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from complications following a stroke. His passing occurred at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born in Utica, NY on October 7, 1946 to the late Mitchell J. Sr. and Jennie (Darjany) Amado. He was born with electricity in his veins, and a thirst for knowledge of how things worked and why. Bicycles, go karts, lawn mowers, cars, electrical and electronic devices of all types were his playground. John was good at what he did, and he did many things. After high school, he worked in manufacturing at Bendix, and General Electric, in electronic sales, including managing stores at various times in Utica, Rome, and Schenectady. John was quick to seize an opportunity when the Utica newspapers were on strike in the sixties. He drafted his brother and two of their cousins, and brought in newspapers from other cities. They continued to sell the papers until the local news strike ended. He spent years in radio and TV advertising sales, including a stint as Sales Manager for WUTR TV. While in radio and TV, he worked with local radio personality Hank Brown to produce an annual Christmas party for local underprivileged children. For a time, he also instituted monthly events for seniors at his church, St. Louis Gonzaga, such as dinners, day trips, etc. Perhaps he is best remembered as an automobile salesman, the job he retired from after nearly forty years in the business. He was well liked, and people would bring their relatives from out of town to purchase vehicles from John. He was kind, generous, and wanted to help everyone, despite at times being unable to help himself. On June 3, 1973 he married Susan Basich, his bride for forty-two years, until her passing on April 20, 2015. They were predeceased by two infant sons, Nicholas Amado and John Harvey Amado. John leaves three daughters and their families, Vanessa Baird and Chris Baird, Sr. of Clayville, Carol- Sue (Baird) Dibble and Duane Dibble of Davenport NY, and Amanda Amado and Becky Kelsey of Floyd; six grandchildren, Christopher Baird Jr., Paige Baird; Charisma Dibble, and Trina Baird; Jasmine Curless, and Nicholas Curless. Also two brothers and a sister-in-law, Mitchell J. Jr. and Dorothy Amado, and Jim Amado; five nieces and nephews, nine great-nieces and great-nephews, and many beloved cousins. Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. The Prayer of Incense will be offered at 5:45 by Chorbishop John D. Faris. Details for the Divine Liturgy for the Faithful Departed will be announced in the future. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. John H. Amado

October 7, 1946 - January 28, 2018