JOSEPH AMATA, age 91, born in Sicily on March 16, 1935, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 23, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle for 64 years; loving father of Tina Higginbotham and Brenda Miller (Jeff); dearest grandfather of Kelly Bamm (Todd), Kristy Ripple, Andrew Miller (Amanda), Michael Miller (Kimmy) and Alaina Miller; great-grandfather of 16; son of Biagio and Giuseppina (nee Morgano) (both deceased); brother of Josephine Blanca (Charles) (both deceased), Carl (deceased) (Imperia) and Charles (Patricia, deceased); beloved uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. Contributions may be made to Suncrest Hospice www.suncrestcare.com. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis DeSales Church (State Rd. and Snow Rd.), Parma, Tuesday July 28, 2026 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY from 3-7 p.m.