Cristina Amato (née Calo), 79, of Wood-Ridge (formerly of Hoboken), entered into eternal life on July 28, 2026.  Beloved wife of  58 years to Corrado Amato.  Devoted mother of Maryanna Scarimbolo and her husband Antonio, Rosanna Gallo and her husband Nicola and  Cosmo Amato and his wife Alison. Cherished grandmother of  Nicola, Mario, Corrado, Cristina, Cosmo, Corrado, and Joseph.

Cristina was born in Molfetta, Italy to Domenica (née Cappelluti) and Vincenzo Calo.  She emigrated to the U.S., settling in Hoboken before relocating to Wood-Ridge.   Cristina was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and nonna. She had a passion for cooking and baking for anyone who entered her home. She was sure to remember everyones favorite dish and  all would leave feeling satisfied with a to go package. Her patience was undeniable & she truly was the most selfless person that never complained. The love she shared touched countless lives and her absence leaves a void that will be felt by family and friends near and far. 

A celebration of Cristina’s life will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Failla-McKnight Memorial Home, 533 Willow Avenue, Hoboken.  Parking is available in the rear of the funeral home off Sixth Street.  A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at St. Ann’s R.C. Church, 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken.  Entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Cristina’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; https://www.stjude.org or to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352; Donate to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Main