Robert J. D'Ambrosio

An amazing man, a devoted father, a doting grand-father, a kind neighbor, a diligent worker, an avid sports fan, a worthy friend. Robert J. D’Ambrosio was all that and more when he passed away on October 01, 2017, after a brief illness.

Bob was the son of Maurice and Sylvia D’Ambrosio, first generation Americans whose families immigrated from Italy and Portugal.

Bob was a Marine Veteran, who served his country during the Korean Conflict. He would often understate his participation by saying a stateside supply clerk didn’t fight much but his typing skills were exemplary.

After his military service he returned back to Massachusetts with his young family. Bob and Carol, being Catholic and all, had four children in five years Sam, Debby, Cindy and Bobby in that order. All the girls were Daddy’s girls, and adored their father. The deaths of his second wife Carol in 1992 and Sam, his first born in 2013 left a permanent sadness in his heart. The birth of his grandson’s Erick, Jason, Devin and Samuel along with Noah, his great-grandson, brought comfort to him knowing his legacy would live long and be strong. 

To sum up Bob’s life and legacy one word comes to mind, devoted.  When you’re devoted to a cause, you work to achieve its goals. When you’re devoted to a person, you place their needs above your own. Yeah, Bob was all that and more.

Visiting hours will be held for Bob, in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Sunday October 8, 2017, 1-4pm. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital,  262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.