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Harry R. Ambrose Jr.

By T.J. Woodward

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Harry R. Ambrose, Jr., 85, of East Pembroke passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 12, 1931 in Buffalo, to the late Harry R. (Mae Kaul) Ambrose, Sr. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Ann K. (Pirtsch) Ambrose who passed on January 14, 2007; sister Gloria Hayward; sister-in-law MaryLou Newton.

Mr. Ambrose married his wife Ann on June 1, 1957. He was a United States Marine Corp Veteran and member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia. Harry began working at Loblaws & Co in North Tonawanda as a stock boy, he became the Store Manager at Acme Markets in Attica and then Assistant Store Manager in Batavia. After Acme Markets closed he worked in the Quarter Master Division for the New York State Police at the Troop A Barracks in Batavia and also worked at First Niagara Bank. He enjoyed Gardening, the Western Chanel and woodworking in his younger years. Mr. Ambrose cherished the time he spent with his family especially his grandchildren and his great-granddaughter. He also loved spending time with his dogs.

He is survived by his daughters Catherine Peet of Rochester; Theresa (Mark) Vanderwall of Webster; Patricia Ambrose of East Pembroke; brothers James (Carmella) Ambrose of Batavia; Joseph Ambrose of Arizona; brother-in-law Al Newton of Corfu. Six grandchildren Matthew, Philip (Arden), Rebecca Vanderwall; Michael Peet, Kimberly (Brandon) Burns, Kevin Peet, great-granddaughter Hailey Burns, fur grandchild Tilly, nephew John (Sharon) Newton, nieces Julie (Steve) Beach, Jenny Newton, several other nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to call on Sunday January 8, 2017 from 2 to 6 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:00 AM on Monday January 9, 2017 at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 9:30AM at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, Batavia.  

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the East Pembroke Fire Department 2623 Main Road, East Pembroke, NY 14056. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.

 

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