Pasquale (Pat) Amitrano, 71, of North Utica, entered into eternal life, in the comfort of his home, on Sunday November 7, 2010 with his loving family at his bedside. He was born January 19, 1939, in Utica, the son of the late Louis and Yolanda Averson Amitrano. He was a 1957 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School and was a cum laude graduate of Utica College of Syracuse University in 1961. While at Utica College, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Kappa Fraternity. Pat continued his education for a short time at Syracuse Law School before beginning a teaching career, while also attending MVCC where he earned credits toward an MBA degree. While at MVCC he was asked by department heads to become an adjunct accounting instructor. During his tenure as a student at MVCC, Pat worked full time as office manager at the City of Utica DPW, a job from which he retired after almost 30 years. Former Utica Mayor Tim Julian designated January 27, 2001 as "Pat Amitrano Day" when he retired. In 1964, Pat married his high school sweetheart, Johanne Ayoub in Historic Old St. John's Church in Utica. Pat was a member of CSEA and the Teamsters Union. Pat was a kind and gentle man, yet a fierce supporter of the Boston Red Sox. He could ably carry on a political debate with anyone. Pat''''s family was most important to him and he just adored his daughter Allison and his two grandchildren. Pat is survived by his wife, Johanne of North Utica; his daughter, Allison Gaetano and two grandchildren, Francesca and Charles Gaetano, III, all of Sauquoit; his in-laws, Mary Teti, Frederica (Richard) Sacco-Dziekonski, Abe Ayoub and Anthony (Bonnie) Ayoub; his Godfather, Ted (Marie) Averson; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his canine companions, Brandi and Mandi. He was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law, Fannie and Fred Ayoub, his in-laws, Joe Teti and Mike Sacco; and his Godmother, Carm Critelli. Pat''''s funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:45 from the Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service, Inc., 470 French Rd., Utica/New Hartford and 10:30 from Our Lady of the Rosary Church, New Hartford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his long time friend, Father Felix Colosimo. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday evening (tonight) from 4-7 at the funeral home. The Amitrano family would like to thank his aides, Dee and Mary, who always made him laugh. They would also like to thank their wonderful neighbors, who were always there when they needed them.