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Ambrose Jackson Obituary
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (January 6, 2021) at the First United Methodist Church of Seneca Falls, 2 Chapel St. with Rev. Valerie White officiating. NYS Covid 19 restrictions will be enforced, face mask and hand sanitizing required.
The service will be on YouTube at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday (January 6, 2021). To view, search YouTube for Seneca Falls United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church at 2 Chapel St.,Seneca Falls, NY 13148.
Ambrose was born in Lyons on October 2, 1935, the son of the late Ambrose O and Anna G. (Spoor) Jackson. He was a graduate of Port Byron Central High School and attended Indiana University. He was a veteran of the US Navy Submarine Service, retiring as a Master Chief Fire Control Technician in 1975 and serving as the Master Chief of the Command at the US Naval Academy. While serving in Submarines he made 12 deterrent patrols receiving numerous citations and accolades. During his service he functioned as the Weapons Department Chief, Chief of the Boat (COB), Chief of the Watch, Diving Officer and the Missile and Fire Control Division Officer.
Upon retiring from the Navy, Mr. Jackson was employed at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Conn. where he was a Project Engineer in the System Technology Department. Mr. Jackson was involved in the development of computer software test procedures and also developed and wrote the Description, Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the new Submarine Torpedo Combat Systems. After retiring from General Dynamics, He returned to CNY, married Rita Donselaar Aldrich and was employed at Lockheed Martin in Syracuse where he served as a Senior Software Test Engineer, retiring in 2008 as a Master Planner and Data Manager for the Towed Array Programs.
Mr. Jackson was an active member of his church, served as a Trustee and as Chairman of the Endowment Committee and tried to be available when needs arose.
Mr. Jackson was a devoted husband and father who always placed the wishes of all before his own. He placed great value on friends and he liked to considere all as friends. He had his opinions, but allowed all to have theirs. A good meal at a good restaurant with friends was always looked forward to.
He is survived by his daughters Molly (Mike) Toombs of Waterloo, Sally (Howard) Kennedy of Fla., Dannielle (Pete) Moreno of N.J., and Susan Wolfe of Fla.; a son, Terry Mundling of Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Emily Jackson, Conn.; David (Colleen) Aldrich of Calif.; sister, Joyce (John) Stowell of Savannah.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Maryann; his wife, Rita Donselaar Aldrich Jackson; by his son, Mark; his sister Janet Lavoy; brother, James; and his foster brother, Robert Taylor.
Arrangements are in the care of the Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home, Inc. 32 State St. Seneca Falls.
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Lu Ann Berlinski
December 17, 2024
I can´t believe it´s been 4 years since you left us. I miss you everyday and miss the talks we had. May you RIP Ambrose.
Lu Ann Berlinski
December 17, 2023
It´s been 3 years since you passed. It still feels unreal. I miss you just as much today as I did 3 years ago. Not a day goes by that I don´t think about you and oh how I miss our talks. Till I see you again my friend. Love you always. Lu
Lu Ann Berlinski
December 17, 2022
I can´t believe it has been 2 years since you passed; it feels like yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you and fondly remember our conversations. Loved you then, love you still, till we meet again.
Lu Ann Berlinski
December 17, 2021
It has been a year since you passed and there hasn´t been a day that has gone by that I don´t think of you. You were a great friend and mentor and loved dearly. Miss you my friend. Love you. Lu
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Mark Underwood
January 29, 2021
It was a shock, to say the least, when I saw Ambrose’s obituary in the Post Standard. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and all those who were close to him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
He was a very dear friend of mine who I have known and worked with for many years. We first met when I started working for Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut in the mid 70’s. We worked in the same engineering group until I left EB and took a position with General Electric in Syracuse. In the early 80’s when Ambrose was contemplating to relocate back to CNY which is where his family roots were I convinced him to join GE and again we worked closely together until the time I left the company. Upon my leaving GE (then Lockheed Martin) and his retiring from LMCO we continued to keep in close touch.
It saddened me greatly when I found out he had passed away. He is one of the most honest, kind, and generous guys I have ever known. He was always there to help someone who was in need. He was willing to do anything to help, literally giving the shirt off his back if that’s what it took.
The one saving grace with his passing is that he is now in a much greater place with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. However it still doesn’t remove the heartache of losing such a dear friend. He will be dearly missed.
Mark Underwood
January 29, 2021
It was a shock, to say the least, when I saw Ambrose’s obituary in the Post Standard. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and all those who were close to him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
He was a very dear friend of mine who I have known and worked with for many years. We first met when I started working for Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut in the mid 70’s. We worked in the same engineering group until I left EB and took a position with General Electric in Syracuse. In the early 80’s when Ambrose was contemplating to relocate back to CNY which is where his family roots were I convinced him to join GE and again we worked closely together until the time I left the company. Upon my leaving GE (then Lockheed Martin) and his retiring from LMCO we continued to keep in close touch.
It saddened me greatly when I found out he had passed away. He is one of the most honest, kind, and generous guys I have ever known. He was always there to help someone who was in need. He was willing to do anything to help, literally giving the shirt off his back if that’s what it took.
The one saving grace with his passing is that he is now in a much greater place with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. However it still doesn’t remove the heartache of losing such a dear friend. He will be dearly missed.
Ariel Simmons
January 4, 2021
Ambrose was a dear family member to me. He helped me at my lowest points, he brought many happy times into my life. I will miss our “dates” at connies and I will miss coming over, seeing that handsome smile. I love you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, you have saved me.
Leonard & Sandra Kennedy’
January 3, 2021
I know him as a kind man and a very generous man who would help anyone who needed help he would be solely missed
Ping Shyu
January 3, 2021
There is no doubt in my mind, Ambrose set himself the highest standard to carry throughout his whole life with consistency that no man on earth could not ever live up to his standard. The way he loved, the way he gave , without conditions. Never fault finding on no one, speak ill of no one.
Love ,humility ,gentleness kindness and generosity were rooted in the bones of Ambrose. Yet he was a strong protector toward people he loved.
Ambrose was the only one man in this world I am completely relaxed and no anxiety around, Ambrose hold me in his arms I could fall asleep like baby peacefully. my security and safe place was sitting on the recliner with Ambrose watching movies together.
After traveling around the world, finished my global mission as advocate of cause . I returned to the States where Ambrose opened his arms and home to provide me everything I need to reestablish new life in Seneca Falls.
Ambrose has been a huge supporter of my piano career.
He got me a nice baby grand piano to allow me back to daily practice comfortably at home , always listened quietly showing encouragement and appreciation.
Ambrose and I spent last six months day and night together,
going places, chasing sunset, see the leaves changed in the mountains, it was the happiest time of my life.
The perfect intimacy between a man a woman, our thoughts, and spirituality and values totally compatible. I would never love any men like that way I love Ambrose, he was one of kind, unique one who is my soulmate and I am very thankful and honored that we found each other on the very last his journey .
Jennifer Hedge
December 29, 2020
I remember when Ambrose took me to Bath, NY to see a dear friend of mine who was a pastor there at the time. After we left he took me to lunch at the pier house in Geneva and he said that you can get whatever you want. And I just had to get the $11.00 salmon burger. He asked me what I was having and I said the salmon burger he laughed and said I'm getting the same thing! And wanted to know if I liked sea food and I said yes. I think he took me to see my dear friend and it was just for me.
Josephine Falsey
December 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to all the members of the Jackson family. We have lost one of the most kind and generous man this world has ever known. Ambrose was a friend to all and will be missed by many. I am saddened to lose our friendship.
Janice Travis
December 27, 2020
Such a wonderful man. He was a patient in our Cardiac Rehab program years ago and continued to stop in and say hello between visits to his family. He was such a nice man and always had a kind word and a good hug! His big heart will surely be missed.
Paul Salce
December 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to Ambrose’s family. I worked with him at Lockheed Martin and was proud and greatful to call him my friend. So sad to hear of his passing. RIP, my friend...
Lu Ann Berlinski
December 25, 2020
With deepest sympathy to Ambrose’s family. I worked with Ambrose in Towed Arrays at Lockheed Martin; he was a wonderful man and mentored me while I was there. When he retired my daughter and I had lunch with him many times at the McGee Diner. He was truly a family man; loved his family and friends and always had a wonderful story to tell. I will miss Ambrose and cherish the time we had together. Till we meet again my friend RIP.
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