Amato, Gene, 84, of Hallandale, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Joan Amato and nephew, Steve Licari. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012, from 4-6 PM with a Funeral Service at 5:00 PM, all at Boyd-Panciera Hollywood Boulevard Chapel. Interment will be held next week at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.