John "Yak" Damato

June 11, 1963 - April 2, 2025 (61 years old)

Agawam, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation

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John "Yak" Damato

June 11, 1963 - April 2, 2025 (61 years old)

Agawam, Massachusetts

John Damato Obituary

We bid farewell to John Damato (Agawam, Massachusetts), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 2, 2025 at the age of 61. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Damato to pay them a last tribute.

As John departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, Mike Damato and Gary Damato; and his parents, Minnie Jabotte and John Damato. He is survived by: his significant other Pam Lapenna; his siblings, Rick "Hap" Damato and Sandra Damato; his sister-in-law Diane Damato; and his stepfather Billy Jabotte.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the TBD Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home (985 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, April 17th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Polish American Club (140 Wilson Ave, Newington, CT 06111). A burial was held on Thursday, April 17th 2025 at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery (1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation



Thu

Apr 17

Funeral service

TBD Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home
985 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

Thu

Apr 17

Celebration of life

Polish American Club
140 Wilson Ave, Newington, CT 06111

Thu

Apr 17

Burial

Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery
1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

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