Dawn Marie Amato

It is with the deepest sadness that I announce my wife Dawn Stotesbury Amato died February 6, 2024 after a long hard fight with cancer at 62. She died peacefully with me by her side. She is no longer in pain. We know she is with the Lord and alongside loved ones.

It is difficult to imagine going on without her at this time, she meant so much to me and our boys Tyler (31) and Jake (29). Her parents Dale and Donna and her niece Sara were able to see Dawn before her passing as well, which was a blessing to her.

She was an amazing supportive and devoted wife as well as a fiercely protective and attentive mother. Most of all she was my best friend for over 33 years. Dawn and I experienced so much joy and success together, our time together couldn't have been more fulfilling for both of us. I am truly thankful for the time we had together.

Dawn was courageous, she engaged life with a level of enthusiasm and unbridled ambition that was an inspiration for our family, she feared nothing, failure was not an option. She excelled in everything she attempted including: pharmaceutical sales for many years, winning accolades and awards repeatedly in whatever position she held. She was also a very successful entrepreneur, she founded and built a very successful medical education company called New Dawn Medical. Later in life, Dawn built a successful real estate business in Marco Island with me and our son Tyler.

Dawn will be missed by many friends. Everywhere we went in our life together, she effortlessly collected friends and held those friendships over the years. Here in Marco Island, she will be missed by her many tennis friends whose company she enjoyed so very much. As an avid and excellent tennis player, Dawn played with her friends many days a week and also enjoyed golfing with her girlfriends.

Dawn lit up every room and every life she walked into, she was a positive, energetic and genuinely loving person.

Good bye love. Guy Amato, Husband.

There are plans for a Celebration of Dawn's life in the coming weeks on Marco Island, details will be announced privately once finalized.