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Sebastian died unexpectedly at age 77 years at New Britain General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Norma A. [Mariotti] Amenta. He had a resided on Mattabassett Street in East Berlin. Sebastian was a US Army WWII veteran, carbine marksman and gun crewman medium artillary 864. He served in Normandy, France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe and was awarded the E.A.M.E. with five bronze stars and a good conduct medal. He was employed by New Britain Machine as a machinist, retiring in 1987. He was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post 68, a member of the sons of American Legion Squandron 68, the East Berlin Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years, the VFW of New Britain, IPEC, chairman of the Veterans Commission, a former member of the Mohawk Athletic Club, and the Moose Club. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin. He was survived by six children, Ann Marie Swanson of Kensington, Donna Lee Michaud, of Plainville, Mary Lou Reynolds of Burlington, Sebastian Amenta, Jr. of East Berlin, Peter Amenta of Southington, and John Amenta of Kensington; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Josephine and Joseph Bober of New Britain, Doris Camden of New Britain, Rose and Dominic Lucenti of Bristol; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Anthony Crescimano of Middletown; 22 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Norma; two sisters, Connie Cappelo of Kensington and Angela Giannini of New Britain; two brothers, Joseph Amenta of Westfield and Paul Amenta of Meriden; and a son-in-law, William A. Swanson.
Calling hours and funeral services were held at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin. Burial was with military honors.
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