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Richard Amberg Obituary
Age 71 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday November 12, 2007. Mr. Amberg was born August 25, 1936 in Elmira NY the son of the late Ernest and Marion Kinney Amberg. Richard married his wife, Dianne Opper Amberg on July 12, 1958 and they recently celebrated their 49th Wedding Anniversary on July 12, 2007. He was a member of The Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, NY and The National Soaring Museum. Richard loved gliders and was a collector of sports, car, war and military memorabilia. He retired as the business manager for The Central New York Cardiac Surgical Group in Elmira, NY. Richard loved his family and friends and cherished the time he spent with them. Mr. Amberg is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years Dianne Opper Amberg; sons and daughter-in-law: Richard A. Amberg II of Elmira Heights, NY, Terence A. & Alicia Amberg of Elmira Heights, NY, and Kyle D. Amberg of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Chelesa, Veronica, Cassie, Nathaniel, and Dylan Amberg; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Thursday November 15, 2007 from 4-7 PM. Private Funeral Services for Mr. Amberg will be held at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick L. Holder officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Elmira, NY.
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Jean Horton
November 17, 2007
Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you at this time. As Butler Avenue neighbors years ago we are saddened to hear of Richard's death. May God be with you and keep you in his loving care.
Stella Emelski & Jean Horton
Donna Little
November 15, 2007
Kyle, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the years of wonderful memories you have with your dad bring some peace to your heart and to your family at this difficult, My thoughts and prayers are with you, love, donna
Carol Spirawk Hoffman
November 15, 2007
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I have fond memories of the family across the street. Be well.
Deborah (Bahantka) Tokar
November 14, 2007
Rick and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in your memories of your father. Sincerely,
Esther Hetherton
November 14, 2007
My sincere condolences and prayers to the entire family. Richard II was one of my students in Elmira Heights. May God Bless you all in this time of grief.
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