Batavia, NY — Joseph A. Amico Sr., 96, died Aug. 22, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Amico had a career as a builder, but he was also heavily involved in harness racing in western New York for more than 55 years. He first got involved through ownership of a horse named Butch Mac in 1960 and had been an active owner in the sport until 2016. He owned a total of 60 horses during that time including High C.Byrd, Oxford Flyer, Eyredale, Fays Rene, Bettor Bomb, Affable Poplar N, Prince Lee Norm, Tulip T Collins and Best Ears.

Mr. Amico was preceded in death by his wife, Norma (Agricoltoso); brother, Jim (Fran); sister, Mary (Anthony) Gianni; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Raymond (Carmella) Agricoltoso, Alfred (Mary) Agricoltoso, Ida (Tony) Spaziano, Martha (Vincent) Pettrone, Jane (Santo) Pellitteri, Catherine (Ray) Magliozzi, Celia (John) Izzo, and Virginia (Louie) Trombetta.

Mr. Amico is survived by his children, Joseph A. Jr. and Angela (Richard) Wolf; grandchildren, Deana (Stephen) Percassi, Joseph E. (Alison), Heather (James) Rodriguez, Amber (David) Santos, Alexa Wolf, and Ricky Wolf; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Dylan, Stephen, Carly and Collin; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be no prior calling. On Tuesday (Aug. 27) all are invited to attend his funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Brigid Church, 18 Gibson St., Bergen, N.Y. Interment is private.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Orleans, 14080 Rt. 31 W, P.O. Box 489, Albion, NY 14411.

The family would like to thank all of Mr. Amico’s caregivers and neighbors for their love and support.