Obituary of Robert J. Amanat

Robert J. Amanat passed away July 15th at his residence at the age of 64. Robert was born on August 5, 1945 in McCook, Nebraska to the late John and Goldie Amanat. After moving to New York, he was raised in Albany and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. He worked in his parent's shoe repair shop. He then enlisted in the US Air Force where he served the next four years in both the US and overseas. Bob held management positions for a number of years in the automobile industry for various dealerships in the Capitol region including the Morrell Group and the Lia Group. He was also employed as a consultant with Reynolds and Reynolds and was an Amsterdam resident for thirty five years. He is survived by his wife, Carol Gareffa Amanat; son, Michael Amanat Amanda Lightcap; grandson, Michael Amanat Jr.; sister, Diane; aunt Bertha; a niece, a nephew and several other loving family members. A prayer service will take place this evening at 7PM at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue with Fr. O. Robert DeMartinis officiating. Interment will take place in the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville. A calling period will begin today from 4 pm until the time of the service. Contributions may be made in Bob's name to the Montgomery County SPCA in care of the funeral home office.