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JOHN DAMBRA Obituary

JOHN G. DAMBRA JR., 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Parkview North Hospital. Born in Ipswich, Mass., he moved to Fort Wayne from Bridgeport, Ct. in 1966. He was a Marine Corps veteran, retired from United Parcel Service in Fort Wayne after 30 years, and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. "He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather." Surviving are his wife, Deborah (Wright) Dambra; children, Penny (Ray) Turner, Gina (Jess) White, Michele (Thomas) Line, Jeffrey (Billie Jo) Dambra, Jay (Wendy) Dambra, John (Christina) Dambra III, Andrea (Mike) Perez, Sarah Hodgin, and Jennifer Hodgin, all of Fort Wayne; sister, Bobbie (Scott) Greeley of Ipswich, Mass; first wife, Elouise (Esterine) Dambra of Fort Wayne; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Josephine (Lawton) Dambra, in 2001. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1636 St. Mary's Ave., with calling after 9:30 a.m. Pastor Russ Dewell officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials to the church or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. Arrangements by Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Online condolences at www.sheetsandchilds.net

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 28, 2011.

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Van & Patsy Capps

April 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Deborah and the family. "Come unto me all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." The Lord is holding your hand every step of the way.

Diane Stevens

April 29, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed you and your wife's company at the NE Sweepstakes Convention. You will be deeply missed.

Lisa Dyson

April 29, 2011

John will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Dave Stayton

April 29, 2011

"John was a wonderful man that was a joy to work with. He will be truly missed by all who knew him at UPS."

Sharon Tudor

April 29, 2011

Deb,
Our prayers are with you,the family and all of John's friends. My husband, John and I will miss John. We will treasure our memories of him and his wonderful laugh and personality.

Jim and Laura Moses

April 29, 2011

Jeff, Billie and family..very sorry for your lost, you all are in our prayers.

Serge Goobic

April 29, 2011

I really did not get a chance to meet you
in person, and as a fellow sweeper, GOD Bless
You.

Danny Gaetz

April 28, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sandy Thomas

April 28, 2011

God give you and your family peace during this time of grieving.
From a fellow sweepstaker,

Deb Houin

April 28, 2011

Still in shock over John's death. At least he is in no more pain even though now we are in pain missing him so. Deb, He was loved by so many all over the US. Thinking of you!

Carol McLaughlin

April 28, 2011

Stephen and I will surely miss John and his smiling face. We've lost one of our best friends in the world and we are there for you Deb, only a phone call away.

Ruth

April 28, 2011

May God enfold you and your family, Debbie.

Marge & Steve Disbrow

April 28, 2011

The South Jersey Sweepers are so sorry for the loss of Johnm our dear friend and fellow sweeper. We will keep Debbie in our thoughts and prayers as well.

Maryland Metrosweepers

April 28, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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