Predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Susan.
Lovingly survived by his children, Alyssa, Elizabeth, Joe (Joanna) Amato and Lindsay (Jayme) Singer. Brother of Francine Insalaco, Paula Leonard, Christopher Amato.
An animal lover, Stephen is also survived by his cherished grand-dogs, Pancake, Cooper, Hamilton, and George, as well as his grand-cats, Harlie, Bentley and Bandit.
Stephen will be remembered as a loving father, husband and cherished friend. An honored US Army Veteran, serving from 1965 to 1971, Stephen loved doo- wop music, the NY Yankees, card games with his family, trips to the casino, traveling, and was an avid boxing and football fan.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Long Island State Veterans Home.
https://veteranshome.stonybrookmedicine.edu/donate