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Primo Joseph Amati, 99, Vero Beach
January 5, 1924 – June 19, 2023
In loving memory of our dear Father, Primo Joseph Amati who passed on June 19, 2023, at the age of ninety-nine at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 5, 1924, to Jennie & Frank Amati.
Graduated from City High School College in Baltimore, Maryland in 1942.
Primo served in the Marines (2dLT.USMCR) from 1943-1945 and was stationed overseas guarding the German prisoners.
At 30 years of age, he attended the Mt. Vernon Law School. After receiving his degree, he followed a different path in Architectural/Engineering. As a Civil Engineer, he traveled throughout the world designing roads in foreign countries. Retired from Sheladia & Associates in 1991.
After retirement, he moved from Maryland to Viera, Florida residing for 27 years with his wife, Erika. Relocated to Vero Beach in 2017, making his final home in Regency Park Independent Living in Indian River County until his passing.
He volunteered at the local Viera library teaching English to individuals needing assistance & was a Guardian ad Litem for children without parents.
Primo is survived by three children; Diane Elizabeth Sikorski (Drew), Denise Lynne Carpenter (Gary) & Eric Richard Amati (Linda); seven grandchildren; Kerrie, Heather, Amy, Kimberley, David, Christopher & Kyle; & seventeen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his spouse; father, Frank Amati & mother, Jennie Vannona Amati; brothers Primo at the age of 7, Peter, three sisters Condina, Elizabeth & Mary.
A viewing for friends & family to pay their respects will be held-
Strunk Funeral Home & Crematory, 916 17th Street- Vero Beach, Florida 32960 between the hours of 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Flowers can be received at the Strunk Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 2005 Tallahassee Ave,
Vero Beach on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10 AM.
Military Endearment will be held at South Florida Military Cemetery, State Road 7/US 441 just South of Lantana Road at a later date.In honor of Primo Amati,
Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association; https://www.heart.org
“Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever.”
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Colin Patrick McVee, 30, Vero Beach
May 26, 1993 – June 18, 2023
Colin Patrick McVee, born May 26, 1993, passed unexpectedly on June 18, 2023.
Colin was born to Gary (deceased) and Patricia McVee and has two older siblings, Kristen Wolff and Sean McVee. He grew up in Voorheesville, New York where he attended school, graduating in 2011. Colin excelled at baseball, football, and basketball all through high school. While growing up in Voorheesville, he made lifelong friends who he kept in contact with throughout the years.
After high school, Colin went on to attend Modern Welding School in Schenectady, New York where he excelled in his program and graduated early. Throughout his welding career he worked with many companies and started his own mobile welding business. Colin moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 2015 to be closer to family. Since that time, most of his family from New York have moved to Vero Beach, Florida.
Colin has a 21-month-old son Caiden with fiancé Jessica Halpin. He was an amazing dad to Caiden and worked hard for his family. Being in Florida, Colin loved to golf, fish and boat. He loved taking things apart and putting them back together, something he enjoyed showing Caiden. Colin loved all dogs, especially his own, his family, and holidays. He was even known to open Christmas presents early and rewrap them.
Anyone who has had the pleasure of being in Colin’s life knows he was a funny man with a big heart and personality to match. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
Services will be held at Strunk Funeral Home, 916 17th Street, on Friday June 23 from 11-1.
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Wilberth Alayin Martinez, Sr., 25
August 1, 1997 – June 16, 2023
Wilberth Alayin Martinez, Sr., 25, passed away June 16, 2023. A full obituary is forthcoming.
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Lillian Kattan, 87, Vero Beach
March 21, 1936 – June 19, 2023
Lillian Kattan, the love of my life passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023. Together for 29 years, everyday was Christmas and every night New Year’s Eve.
Lilly was born in Brooklyn, NY and worked as a secretary for years before moving to Miami forty years ago. She worked for The Jewish Federation in Miami for many years before retiring.
We enjoyed Broadway shows, going on vacation and most of all each other’s company.
She was the strongest person in spirit I ever knew. Besides being beautiful with beautiful green eyes, she was just as beautiful on the inside too.
We moved to Vero 3 years ago.
She was preceded in death by her mother Elvira Azrak, her father Nathan Azrak and her sister Sara Kattan.
Survivors include her husband, John Marks III, and sister Shirley Kattan.
Donations may be made in Lillian’s name to Temple Beth Shalom in Vero Beach.
Her many charities include: American Friends of Magen David Adom, American Technion Society, Alzhelmer’s Association, The Hadassah Foundation and Temple Beth Shalom.
There will be a Graveside Service on June 21, 2023 at 9am at Beth El Memorial Park.
She will be greatly missed by her family and will be in my heart forever.
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Charles J. Sakany, Jr. (Chuck), 93, Vero Beach
December 4, 1929 – June 13, 2023
Charles J. Sakany, Jr. (Chuck) of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Closter, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2023 – just two months after his beloved wife Geraldine (Jeri) passed.
Chuck grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx. He then attended Providence College in Rhode Island, graduating in 1952 with a BA in History. Following an enlistment in the US Air Force during the Korean War, he graduated from NYU Law School with a Juris Doctor degree.
Chuck began his 47-year legal career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Bergen County, NJ and later served as Borough Attorney of Closter where he had established a private practice focused on Criminal Law, Litigation and Appeals. In legal circles he was known for his skill in the courtroom and empathetic demeanor.
Together with his late wife Jeri, Chuck retired first to Lighthouse Point, FL and later to Vero Beach, FL, where he enjoyed playing tennis, attending Vero Beach High School football games, and walking their beloved dog Pippa.
Chuck is survived by his children, Deborah Baker (Fort Lee, NJ), Charles G. Sakany and his wife Elizabeth (Vero Beach, FL), Mary Catherine Sakany (Los Angeles, CA), Lois Sakany (Brooklyn, NY) and Ellen Sakany (Arvada, CO), and his cherished grandchildren, Andrew Baker and his wife Lauren DiLeonardo, Bill Sakany, Sarah Sakany and Isaiah Sakany. He was a favorite Uncle to one niece and eight nephews, and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Joanna (nee Jenkins), a son, Charles Francis Sakany, and his sister Audrey F. McDermott. A private Memorial Service will be held on June 24, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Chuck to Cardinal Hayes High School, Development Dept., 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.
