Obituary of Daniella Marie Amato

It is it with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter Daniella Marie Amato, 23, of Cream Ridge. She passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her home in Pennsylvania. Daniella was born in Flemington, New Jersey on May 14, 2001. She was a compassionate soul who touched everyone around her. Daniella enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, sister-time, cooking, the beach, yoga, and long walks with her dog Bruiser.

During high school Daniella worked at Olive Garden in Freehold, New Jersey where she formed lifelong friendships. In 2019, Daniella graduated Allentown High School in New Jersey then moved on to study dietetics at West Chester University. Daniella loved working as a server for White Dog Café in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, where she loved bonding with her coworkers and interacting with the patrons.

Daniella’s big, beautiful personality, and sense of adventure, garnered a group of devoted friends, colleagues and an incredible bond with her sister Kayla. She lit up the room with her smile and laughter. Daniella was a big practical joker and went all in for a laugh. For our family vacations and gatherings, especially on the holidays, Daniella was at the forefront of cooking and planning these events. One of her favorite family vacation spots was Lake George where she enjoyed kayaking, paddling boarding, boating and putting around. Yearly vacations to her grandmother’s house in Virginia were always filled with travels to new adventurous places which she loved.

Daniella was most passionate about horses and horseback riding; she dreamed of being an Olympic rider. She was a fitness enthusiast, and whether on horseback or in the gym, she always pushed herself to new heights. Daniella gave back to her community through her volunteer in an equine therapy program at Riding High Stables in Allentown.

Daniella is survived by her parents Michael and Sandra Amato, her sister Kayla Amato, grandmother Regina Roman, grandfather Tom Amato and three uncles.

Friends and family are invited to the visitation service on Thursday 10/17, from     4PM to 8 PM. A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday 10/18 at 10:30 AM. Entombment will follow at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. To leave a condolence or find directions, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, our family has set up the Daniella Amato Legacy: Promote Mental Wellness fund in her honor, visit  https://gofund.me/93adb0a4.