Obituary of Robert F. D'Amato

Robert Frank D’Amato, 82, died peacefully Friday, November 25, 2016 at Palmetto Health. Tuomey Born on July 26, 1934 on Long Island, N.Y., he was a son of the late Peter D’Amato and Angela Marie D’Amato. Mr. D’Amato received his Batchelor of Architecture degree from the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. on June 7, 1957. A member of the American Institute of Architects, Bob practiced in his native New York until accepting an Architectural position at Shaw AFB, S.C. in 1975. Two decades later he retired as Deputy Base Civil Engineer. Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for 35 years. He later joined Wedgefield Presbyterian Church where he was an active member. Bob adored his dog, “Stormy.” Memorial Services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Wedgefield Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jody P. Foster officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Dr. Sumter, S.C. 29150 or to the Wedgefield Presbyterian Church, PO Box 36, Wedgefield, S.C. 29168. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. 803-775-9386