Dorothy A. (Granata) Amado Obituary

The memory of Dorothy A. (Granata) Amado (Utica, New York), who passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Giosue "Joe" Granata and Flavia "Florence" Granata (Mineo); her parents-in-law, Mitchell J. Sr. and Jennie Ann Amado (Darjany); and her siblings-in-law, John and Susan Amado.

She is survived by: her husband Mitch; her children, Marlene A. Amado, Mitchell J. III (Linda Amado), Diane M. (James Owen), Doreen M. (Dan Collea) and Daniel A. Amado (Kim Perkins); her grandchildren, Anthony Amado and Michele Amado; her children, Elias Owen, Jessica Owen, James Owen, Danielle Collea, Luke Collea, Brittany, Tyler Sittig and Marissa Amado; her great grandchildren, Elias Jon Sittig and Carson Amado-White; her sister Mary Jane Granata; and her brother-in-law James M. "Jim" Amado. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins.

In lieu of floral offerings, memorial contributions in Dorothy's honor may be made to CURE – Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy online at http://www.cureepilepsy.org.; envelopes will also be available at the service.