Vincent Emanuel Amanti

Vincent Emanuel Amanti, husband of Mary Anne (Lozzi) Amanti, formerly of Lynn, Salem, Falmouth, MA and Estero, FL, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL on his 83rd birthday, June 1, 2017. Born in Lynn, Vincent was a devoted son to the late Emanuel and Margaret (Nicoletti) Amanti of Salem. He worked alongside his father and brother at E. Amanti and Sons of Salem for many years. A loving and dedicated husband, father, uncle, friend, and mentor, Vincent touched many lives through his generosity of resources and time. He lived, “It’s better to give than to receive.” He served in the Navy CBs during the Korean War; he ran a Boy Scout troop 20-plus years; and he was a member and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. As a young boy, he was active at Holy Family Church and continued that service for many years, volunteering as a lector, calling Bingo, singing on special occasions, and cooking sausages for the annual Festa. He loved to sing. He also loved to travel, crisscrossing the United States and touring many international destinations. He spent his retirement with his beloved wife of 43 years, Mary Anne, dividing time between the beaches of Cape Cod and Florida. Family meant everything to Vin. As patriarch of a blended family, he leaves eight children and their spouses, Paul and Ceci Amanti of Arizona, Jean Marie (Amanti) and Robert Beanland of California, Lisa (Amanti) and Stephen Duzz of Beverly, Christina (Tina Amanti) Constantino of Peabody, Douglas Keegan of California, Linda (Keegan) and Larry Mason of Nahant, Lori and Evelyn Keegan-Wright of California and Joseph and Sharon Keegan of Florida. He also leaves his siblings and their spouses, Anthony and Norma Amanti of Westfield, John and Mary E. Amanti of Salem, and Grace (Amanti) Pietrogallo of Westfield. He is predeceased by his son, Michael Amanti, his brother, Gerald Amanti, his sister, Natalie (Amanti) Geleski and his brother-in- laws Charles Geleski and Louis Pietrogallo. He also leaves seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with many loving nieces and nephews. Service information: A mass will be held at Holy Family Church on Monday, June 19th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a family burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs, FL (https://www.hopehcs.org/donate/). Please visit Legacy.com to sign the guestbook.