Obituary of Jason A. Amore

THE FUNERAL SERVICE AT ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH FOR JASON WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED. THE LINK IS: https://buffalomedia.net/02102024. Log in minutes before the service begins at 1pm. It can also be viewed at any time in the future. Allegany, NY- Jason Anthony Amore of Allegany passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on August 31, 1975, to Dennis J. and Rebecca Stayer Amore. Jason was a 1993 graduate of Friendship Central School. While at Friendship he excelled in many areas academically as well as athletically. Jason scored over 2000 points in basketball and could hit a baseball over the homerun fence with ease. He was inducted into the Allegany County Sports Hall of Fame and also inducted into the Section V Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school, he attended Alfred University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as having been inducted into the Saxon’s Hall of Fame. He was captain of the basketball team for three years and led the team to the 1997 NCAA Division III tournament and left his mark by scoring over 1,000 points. Jason worked for over 20 years in the field of advancement for various universities, including the University of Louisville where he was instrumental in the development of a billion-dollar capital campaign, and in overseeing the closing of more than $230 million in major gifts. He worked at his alma mater, Alfred University, where he more than doubled the annual rate of giving, securing $36 million in major gifts. More recently Jason was at Fairleigh Dickinson where he helped FDU land several of the largest gifts the school had ever received to assist student initiatives. Jason was beyond excited when he was recently named vice president for university advancement at St. Bonaventure University. It was his dream job. Jason’s enthusiasm and determination was unbelievable, and he couldn’t wait to officially be part of his “team.” He wanted to come back to where he held so many special memories spent with his dad at SBU basketball games. His two children, Julian, and Adelynn were his whole world, his pride and joy. He enjoyed coaching his son Julian’s basketball team (a chip off the old block as far as playing basketball by the way). Jason was a “sideline coach” when Julian was on the soccer field. Also, he beamed while watching his daughter Addie compete in gymnastics and win numerous medals. His heartbroken family will miss him and will cherish all the great memories. Holding him forever in their hearts are his mom, Becky (Pat Foley) Amore; his two children, Julian, and Adelynn; his beloved siblings, Tiffany and husband Rich Ellis and children, Haley (his goddaughter), Hannah, and Tim; his brother Ed and wife Dani and their daughter, Anna. Jason also leaves behind his godmother Chris and uncle Jeff Mason and his godfather Dan Gleason; his aunts and uncles, Steve & Janice Stayer, Marcia Stayer, Joe & Sue Amore, and Mike & Gerda Amore and many cousins. He is also survived by Julian and Addie’s mother, Kara. Jason was predeceased by his dad, Denny on October 31, 2013, Uncle Bill Stayer, Aunt Sue Rhodes, grandparents, Ed Stayer, Dee Stayer, and Anthony & Ramona Amore. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4-8pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral home, 3128 W. State Rd., Olean. Visitation will continue on Saturday (February 10, 2024) at the funeral home from 10:30am to 12:30pm. A funeral service will follow at 1pm at St. Bonaventure church with Rev. Michael Reyes, OFM, pastor, to officiate. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Jason’s memory may be made to the Dennis J. Amore Memorial Scholarship fund ℅ Allegany County Area Foundation, 6807 New York 19, Crossroads Center #180, Belmont, NY 14813. “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are,You will always be in our hearts.”