Ernest Amaro
October 23, 1955 - August 30, 2019
Obituary
Ernest Joseph “Joe” Amaro, Jr., age 63, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, at Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw.
The son of Ernest Joseph, Sr., and Irene (Amaro) Olsen, Joe was born on October 23, 1955, in Flint, Michigan.
Joe loved to ride motorcycle with his wife, Laura, traveling throughout the State of Michigan and surrounding areas. He was an active member of Iron Phoenix Riding Club. He also loved playing the bass guitar and doing sound for several local bands.
Joe is survived by his children, Erika (Adrian) Bettis, Ernest Joseph Amaro III (significant other, Traci Murray), and Geno Michael James Amaro; grandson, Corey Green; sister, Barbara (Paul) Thornton; brother, Marc (Charlotte) Amaro. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by wife, Laura Amaro; their son, Tony Amaro; his mother, Irene (Amaro) Olsen; his father, Ernest Joseph Amaro, Sr; niece Melissa Thornton; grandparents Oscar and Ellen Borgstrom.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held at this time.
Memorials in honor of Joe may be made to his family through a GoFundMe Page, https://www.gofundme.com/f/joe-amaro-jr?pc=fb_co_shareflow_m&rcid=r01-156728796869-d56cb68f8a344efe&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_shareflow_m
For Information please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602 or call (989) 755-8277.
The son of Ernest Joseph, Sr., and Irene (Amaro) Olsen, Joe was born on October 23, 1955, in Flint, Michigan.
Joe loved to ride motorcycle with his wife, Laura, traveling throughout the State of Michigan and surrounding areas. He was an active member of Iron Phoenix Riding Club. He also loved playing the bass guitar and doing sound for several local bands.
Joe is survived by his children, Erika (Adrian) Bettis, Ernest Joseph Amaro III (significant other, Traci Murray), and Geno Michael James Amaro; grandson, Corey Green; sister, Barbara (Paul) Thornton; brother, Marc (Charlotte) Amaro. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by wife, Laura Amaro; their son, Tony Amaro; his mother, Irene (Amaro) Olsen; his father, Ernest Joseph Amaro, Sr; niece Melissa Thornton; grandparents Oscar and Ellen Borgstrom.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held at this time.
Memorials in honor of Joe may be made to his family through a GoFundMe Page, https://www.gofundme.com/f/joe-amaro-jr?pc=fb_co_shareflow_m&rcid=r01-156728796869-d56cb68f8a344efe&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_shareflow_m
For Information please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602 or call (989) 755-8277.
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Angie Thornton
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Uncle Joe I am at a loss for words on what to say. You will be truly missed by so many. There are so many memories that we will always share. Love you!
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Lenore harsvick
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I loved you like a big brother. I will always have the memories of you giving my barbies mustaches and beards. Poking my belly and making me stick out my tongue. You will be missedheart I wish I could have came and said hello one more time.
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Geno Amaro
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"I Miss You Dad If You & Mom Would Have Came To My School Graduation I Would Not Be Where I Am ToDay" -Geno January 2nd 2026