Mr. Michael R. Amuso

Mr. Michael Ryan Amuso, 25, of 42 Backman Ave. died Friday morning June 27, 2014 at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield on July 2, 1988, the son of Daniel and Joyce Chucka Amuso, he was a lifelong resident of Pittsfield and a 2006 graduate of Taconic High School. He was employed as an assembler at the former Chemex Corp. for two years. Mike served in the United Sates Air Force where he received firefighting training. He was a certified firefighter level 1 and 2 in the Air Force and was also an airport firefighter, while stationed at Eglin AFB. It was his dream to be appointed as a third generation firefighter following his grandfather and father in the dept. Mike enjoyed happy times with Carrie and their children from the amusement parks to family game nights and campfires in the yard roasting marshmallows for s’mores. He spent endless hours while growing up driving around with family listening joking and laughing. Concerts and standup comedy were a couple of his favorite pastimes. He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to the New York Yankees. He shared a love with his brother Dan, since they were kids, listening to the games on the radio while having a pass in the yard. Mike was intelligent, hilarious, loyal, strong headed, kind hearted and very much loved. He was proud to have been a tissue and organ donor knowing that his donation would help others in the future. Survivors besides his parents of Pittsfield include his partner Carrie as well as seven children. Michael Fogle of Destin, Fl., Alexis Fogle, Harley Lee, George Lee, Maryjane Lee, Daniel Amuso and Dennis Amuso all of Pittsfield. Also behind to mourn his loss include a brother Daniel J. Amuso and his fiancé Heather Bailey of South Portland, Maine and their three children Taylor, Allison and Bradley. A sister Jamie Lee Amuso and her husband Jesse Underwood-Miller of Pittsfield. His paternal grandparents Joseph and Dorothy Amuso of Pittsfield and his maternal grandmother Beverly Shea of Pittsfield. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Joseph Chucka. FUNERAL NOTICE Mr. Michael Ryan Amuso died June 27, 2014 Calling hours will be today, Wednesday July 2, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St. Pittsfield, MA Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the West Side Little League, care of the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St. Pittsfield, MA 01201. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Michael R. Amuso

July 2, 1988 - June 27, 2014