Visitation for Thomas W. Ambrus 81 of Mundelein, is from 9-11 AM. Wednesday July 1, 2020 at the Kristan Funeral Home PC, 219 West Maple Ave. (2 blocks west of Rt. 45 on Rt. 176), Mundelein. Due to the Pandemic 50 guests will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. Graveside service will be private. He was born August 24, 1938 in Chicago and died Friday June 26, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Tom was a salesman for PETCO in Libertyville for more than 50 years. More recently he drove for Napleton Ford in Libertyville and Lincoln of Glenview. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending the winter months at his condo in Fort Myers, FL. He was also known for his 4th of July celebrations and fireworks display along with his pontoon boat in Loch Lomond for many years. Tom was a Cubs fan and a big fan of Elvis. He is survived by his daughter Julie (Mike) Garthwaite, his granddaughter Lindsay, siblings Janice Clemons and Jim Ambrus. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara (nee Behm) Ambrus. In lieu of flowers memorials to the charity of your choice. For information, call 847-566-8020 or visit www.kristanfuneralhome.com .
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Cousin Tom was 13 months younger then me. I remember when they lived across the street. We both won bicycles at a neighborhood theater. His father was my boyhood hero. I shall always have found memories. I cannot say goodbye.
Charles Walther
Family
July 11, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michael Hampton
Neighbor
July 4, 2020
Tom was a wonderful friend and always fun to be around. His happy disposition was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will truly be missed.
Anita & Steve Nelson
July 1, 2020
a loved one
June 30, 2020
It was wonderful knowing you. A truer gentleman would be hard to find. Memories of of you and your family and the countless backyard get togethers will be forever etched upon our minds. Rest easy.
The Morrison Family
Family
June 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family on the passing of both Barbara and Tom.
DANIEL H BARDEN
Friend
June 29, 2020
Kathleen Garthwaite
June 29, 2020
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Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein219 West Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060
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