Giuseppe AMBROSE

AMBROSE, Giuseppe 2009-02-11 It is with deep sadness that the family of Giuseppe Ambrose announces the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather on Monday, February 9, 2009. Giuseppe was born on May 1, 1923 in Pedace, Cozenza, Italy. Giuseppe was a soldier in World War II were he served bravely as a soldier and a prisoner of war. Upon his escape and return to Pedace he married his life long love Anna in 1944. He immigrated to Canada in 1951 were he worked for Saskatchewan Wheat Pool to retirement. In 1956, Giuseppe sent for his family to come to Canada so they could live a better life. He was a life long member of the Italian Benevolent Society of Port Arthur and a member of St Anthony’s R.C. Church. Giuseppe enjoyed hunting with his brothers and friends and Sunday picnics with his family and friends. Giuseppe and Anna loved to dance and they often would dance at home. They would also teach the children and grandchildren to dance. Giuseppe would spend hours upon hours tending to his garden each summer. Giuseppe is survived by his children: Rose Ciponi, Mary Creed, Fran McDevitt (Ken), John Ambrose (Patricia), Linda Roe (Hal), Luisa Ambrose, William Ambrose, Mark Ambrose (Tammy); grandchildren: Ruth Bushby, Robert Ciponi, Shawn Creed, Richard Ciponi, Nicole Zweep, Kristie and Rebecca Ambrose, Nicolo and Antonietta Titone, Dean, Daniel, Dustin Macandog, Karley and Kaitlyn Ambrose and Biancah Roe. Giuseppe was also blessed with numerous great grandchildren. Giuseppe is also survived by brothers Silvio (Nella) and Luigi (Gina) Ambrose, sister Rita Ambrose (Ernesto) in Italy, son in law Jesse Macandog (Lina) and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his wife Anna in November 1999, daughter Lina Macandog, sisters Emma and Theresa and his son in laws Ken Ciponi and Lawrence Creed . Funeral services for the late Giuseppe Ambrose will be held on Friday, February 13, 2009 leaving the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma at 8:50 AM to St. Anthony‚s R.C. Church for the Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for friends will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM in the EVEREST CHAPEL with the Vigil being offered at 7:00 pm. If friends so desire memorial donations made to Dawson Court Home for the Aged would be greatly appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com