Donald Joseph Ambrosino
Donald Joseph Ambrosino
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Don worked at Price Chopper for many years, as well as operating his own parasailing business. He graduated from Fulton Montgomery Community College and went on to train as an electrician. He established his own business, Donald J. Ambrosino Electrical, which was one of his greatest accomplishments. Don was a devout member of the Catholic Church. He loved singing in the choir and was a parishioner of the Church of the Holy Spirit for many years.
Don enjoyed outdoor activities. In his free time, he could be found boating, kayaking, parasailing or snowmobiling. His family will fondly remember him as the jokester among his siblings. Don was loved by all, and along his journey he made many friends all over the Fulton County area and beyond. His family, as well as his found family along the way, will miss him dearly.
In addition to his parents, Don is also predeceased by his older brother, Richard Ambrosino
Don is survived by his sister Doreen Ambrosino Kirby (husband Stephen C. Kirby), brother Dr. John A. Ambrosino (wife Shannon Flaherty Ambrosino) and his sister-in-law Ellen Siegle Ambrosino; nieces and nephews Cherisse M. Kirby; Theresa A. Kirby Traver (husband Kris Traver); Brandon Mendez (wife Daniela and their children Rio and Milo); Trevor Mendez (his daughter Aalyah); Sarah Ambrosino (her children Gia, Ariah, Jovanni); and Rebecca Ambrosino (partner Patty Crawford); Kimberly Ann Ambrosino Alexander (husband Scott Alexander and their children Genevieve and Katerina); and Daniel Ambrosino.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. Following calling hours, we will depart for a funeral mass to be held at 11:45 AM at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 153 S. Main Street, Gloversville. Interment will take place in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for memorial contributions in Don's name be made to either the Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude's.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes.
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Mark Hadley
March 2, 2026
I just called Don, to see if he wanted to meet me out for a morning coffee, as we have done for nearly 20 years.
I've only just now found out about his passing, and am in shock, and very sad not to have been there at his funeral.
We would often play phone tag, trying to set up arrangements to get together, navigating our busy lives, and when we did, he'd try to beat me to Stewart's to pay for mine, and I would try to beat him to prepay for his coffee.
I'd been calling a few times over the past few months, and thought he was just busy, and would get back to me as he always did.
We used sit for an hour or two at Stewart's to catch up, and he'd always have a new eye roll joke that you couldn't help but laugh at. His humor was infectious, and I will miss that.
He was a man who loved his family, and his friends . Being at his home, he would speak about memories of his mom and dad with a fondness in his eyes, remembering in detail his childhood.
Don was a true friend. He was a genuine person and always let me know his honest opinion on everything.
His mind was incredible. Being able to remember everything he'd read, and was always crystal clear on memories, recalling things in detail that I'd long forgotten.
He was the kind of man that would help anyone, and ask for nothing in return. I only hope that I gave back to him as much as he gave to me, in friendship and his electrical artistry..
He will be missed, and I will be finding his grave soon, to pay my respects, and my gratitude for a wonderful friendship.
I hope you are finally taking the time off, in peace, to enjoy the retirement that you so richly deserved in this life.
You will be missed by many.
Mark Hadley
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Debbie Vezzi Grant
September 23, 2025
My condolences to Donald's family he was a classmate from k to 8th grade at Mount Carmel School, if I remember correctly he always played the accordion in school. Last time I ran into him was 2 years ago at Stewart's having coffee, we had a nice visit.
Robin Havens
September 22, 2025
Don was a wonderful friend We love you Don .We use to have a lot of fun laughed a lot. I am so happy that we got the chance to have coffee and talk a few weeks ago .You will always be in my heart .
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