Michael C. D'Amico

Michael C. D'Amico, 72, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. He was the loving companion of Helen Milunec, with whom he shared 23 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Filomena (Botch) D'Amico.

Michael was a true "jack of all trades". He apprenticed as a millwright, worked for chemical companies, worked in maintenance at Genesis and Teleflex, created MrGoodwater, and installed many water filtration systems. He took coursework at various colleges to hone his skills in electrical, heating and plumbing. There wasn't anything he couldn't learn to accomplish. He loved books and was a self taught man.

From a city boy, he adapted to country living, raising llamas and Sicilian donkeys. He help create a wellness center and a retreat while living in New Jersey. In 2010, he retired from UMDNJ as a Fire and Life Safety Supervisor.

Mike and Helen traveled extensively to Mexico, Jamaica. Dominican Republic, Bahamas, British Columbia, Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Seattle, the California Coast, and many southern states in the US, recently traveling in their RV along with Mike's service dog, Gracie Lu Bern.

In 2013, Mike and Helen relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC and in 2017, moved once again to Fairfield Harbour in New Bern, NC.

Left to cherish his memory are sons: Michael Anthony D'Amico Sr. (wife Elizabeth D'Amico) of West Lawn, Nicholas Vincent D'Amico (fiance Kathleen Koller) of Shillington, and Jared D'Amico of Johnson City, TN; stepson, Patrick Callahan of West Reading; grandsons: Carlos Luis Cintron III, Michael Anthony D'Amico Jr. (Luzjaylene Torres), and Clint Lepera Jr.; granddaughters: Erica Lee Morein (husband Daniel Morein), Elizabeth Lee Morales (fiance Brian P. Gonzalez), Michelle Lynne Lepera, Gabriella D'Amico, Alena D'Amico, Olivia D'Amico, and Amber Callahan; great grandsons: Roman Nathaniel Cintron, Mason Alexander Cintron, Logan Ryder Gonzalez, Michael Anthony D'Amico III, and Ronin Raziel D'Amico; great granddaughters: Brooklynn Elizabeth Cintron, Gabriella Rose Gonzalez, and Nyliah JadaLee D'Amico; brother Joseph D'Amico (Cheryl) of Alabama; and Sister Velma Kline of Delaware.

In addition, the blended family of Helen E. Milunec loved Mike as he became an integral part of their lives. He will be missed by daughter, Barrie Jo Wambold (Wayne) of Northampton and son, Michael Heston Milunec (Lorena) of Randolph, NJ; grandsons: Robert Patrick Wambold, Weston Michael Milunec, and Ellis Heston Milunec;

granddaughters, Tiffany Blosser (Paul) and Aubrey Elizabeth Wambold; and great grandson, Ryan Blosser.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl D'Amico and his wife, Marie D'Amico, and two great grandchildren, Noah Ryan Morein and Luna Skye Morein.

Michael gave us wonderful moments together that our family will cherish forever. We want to thank all our friends and family for their support, prayers and love as Michael bravely and courageously fought the toughest battle of his life. In the end, we lost a great man whose character was measured by helping those in need, seeking nothing in return. He was a remarkable man.

A Celebration of Life will be hosted by Mike's family starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Oakbrook Fire Company, 628 Park Avenue, Reading, 19611.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 is honored to serve the D'Amico family. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.