Obituary of Pasquale Amodeo

Pasquale Amodeo passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2017 with his wife and children at his side. He was born on February 5, 1968 in Norwich, CT, the first American-born child of Italian immigrants. He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Anne, and their 3 adoring children, Julia, Pasquale (Lino) and Nicolas, also his mother, Nicoletta, two sisters and their husbands, Maria and Danny and Angela and Tony and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Giuseppe. Pasquale was a brilliant, funny and hardworking man who loved learning. He spoke 3 languages and traveled extensively for work and pleasure. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colgate University in 1990 with a degree in Russian Studies. He subsequently graduated Cum Laude from Georgetown University Law School and received a Master’s in Tax Law from New York University. He was named to The Hartford Business Journal’s Forty Under Forty in 2005, and received many awards and accolades throughout his career. He was a dedicated attorney, working tirelessly for his clients and helping those in need. He served for several years on the board of Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness. He served on the local Board of Finance and was an active member of St. John Fisher church in Marlborough, as a Lector and as a member of the men’s prayer group. He held jobs in New York City, Washington DC, and London, UK before returning to settle in Connecticut to be closer to his family. Pasquale was a lifelong fan of the Miami Dolphins, despite the near constant grief they inflicted upon him. He was also an avid fisherman and never missed Opening Day. He loved to spend his free time working in the garden. He enjoyed coaching, and helped coach several of his daughter’s teams. He was quick to tell a story and brought intelligence and humor to every situation. Pasquale could make everyone laugh even after telling the same story 17 times. Pasquale was very proud of his coveted “cool dad” status and was a master of the dad joke. Pasquale loved talking to children, he adored their silliness and honesty. He will be remembered for his most famous line, “tell me a story…” and was always grateful when people obliged. His loved spending time with extended family, eating Sunday dinners that lasted most of the day, then playing cards and trading good natured insults with his opponents. The family would like to extend their appreciation to all those who reached out and assisted during this tremendously difficult time. Family and friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury CT on Sunday, January 29th from 2-5pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 30th at St. John Fisher Church in Marlborough at 10am, followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Norwich. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pasquale’s name may be made to the CT Brain Tumor Alliance, PO Box 370514, West Hartford, CT 06137. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com .