Of Everett on March 26^th. Beloved husband of the late Bessie M. (Fasciano). Loving father of Jon D. Amato of FL and Sharon A. Amato of Everett. Dear friend of Paule Lambert. Brother of the late Joe, Tino, Tony, Harry, Vincent, Rose and Lena Soucy. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett, Friday, March 30 at 10:00 am. A service will be held in funeral home at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4 -7 pm. Interment Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Krafts Street, Newton, MA 02458. Complimentary valet parking at main street entrance.