Rolando Amurao
Rolando “Oye” Amurao, aged 67 of Bronxville, NY, died peacefully on Jan 9, 2013 following a heart failure.
He was fondly called “Oye” or “Rolly” and was the 7th of 10 children of the late Marcelino and Antonia Amurao.
Born on Jan 23, 1945, he grew up in Alitagtag, Batangas, Philippines. He graduated from Alitagtag High School and Mapua Tech, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In the mid 70’s, he migrated to the US and raised a family in New York. Active in the Filipino community, he served as an officer in the Bronx Filipino Association, and Philippine American Association of the Bronx, where he participated in fund-raisings, social gatherings and bowling leagues.
Rolando leaves behind his beloved wife of 31 years, Aurora and their two recently engaged children, Audrey and Ralph. He is also survived by six siblings, Ric, Lucy, Nena, Vic, Fred and Norma. He will be missed by a host of in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, service and devotion to kin and friends. Wake at Fred McGrath & Son Funeral Home on Jan 21 and 22, 3pm-8pm.
Funeral mass at Holy Family Church in New Rochelle, NY at 10:30am on Jan. 23. Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc. 20 Cedar Street Bronxville, New York 10708
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