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Francis D'Ambruoso Obituary
Francis Anthony D'Ambruoso, "Frank", age 71, moved on to his next endeavor on September 15, 2018 after a long and astounding fight with cancer. Frank was born in Derby, CT, on February 28,1947, only son of the late John "Buckeye" and Catherine Salce D'Ambruoso. Larger than life himself, he made life larger for all who met him. His appetites were vast. He loved food, cultures, flavors, business, achievement, art, film, music, theater, little known restaurants, IKEA, and "a little dirt in his soup". Frank relished exercising his interests and talents as the business manager at Amarante's Sea Cliff in New Haven and in cooking elaborate meals for friends and family. He was impressed by other people's gifts more than his own and pushed everyone around him to achieve their best. We will be marveling over his gifts and missing and loving him forever: loving son, John D'Ambruoso and wife Ann, loving daughter, Lauren Ambrose Handel and husband Sam, beloved friend, Lisa Amato, his grandchildren and the apples of his eye, Orson and Chiarina Wild Handel and Virgil D'Ambruoso, treasured cousins Raphael D'Ambruoso, John and Susan Prestiano, Nancy and David Wojciechowski, Francis and Ronna Donnarummo, and their children. Services will be held Monday, September 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm, in the chapel at Mount Saint Peter's Cemetery, Derby, with a celebration in his honor to follow at Amarante's Sea Cliff in New Haven. Funeral is arranged thorough SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME in Ansonia and donations can be made to the Closer to Free Fund for Smilow Cancer Hospital. https://www.givetoynhh.org/closertofree For more info, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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Vivian Penna
September 15, 2019
I will always remember your laughter and smiles. You were always there to support and cheer up others. A great friend and brother who I will never forget.
December 25, 2018
He's was a great man,RIP
Vivian Penna
October 5, 2018
Lisa Amato
September 28, 2018
Let this light shine upon you and all those you loved.
Rich & Marti Wachtel
September 24, 2018
Thinking of Frank and all of you today. You are in our prayers.
vivian Penna
September 23, 2018
So, so sorry for your loss. We will miss him too. Viv, Melissa, Len
marianne marganski
September 23, 2018
I was very proud to know Frank as a friend.. and a neighbor.. he was very much larger than life. He was courageous in his battle, he was so proud of his children and his grandchildren and spoke of them often. He was very kind. Rest easy Frank.
Vivian Penna
September 22, 2018
Frank:. Thanks for spending time recently with me and my family. Melissa, Briana, Todd and Lenny enjoyed talking with you. I had a fun time with you at the church family. You are a great friend and brother. You always would say that you didn't believe that we knew each other for 30 years. I appreciated the dinner that you insisted on making for me even when you weren't feeling that well. Your video on the penguins was fun to watch, and I know you loved watching it. Lol. You will be truly missed. Love, Viv & Family
Bruce Jacobs
September 21, 2018
I never had a conversation with Frank, either in person, on the phone, or via e-mail, when I didn't come away feeling better for the experience, and with a smile on my face. I met him years ago when he hired me as his lawyer. I later came to find out, years after the fact, that Frank referred me numerous clients, without taking any credit for it. That's how generous a man he was. He did things for people out of the goodness of his heart- expecting nothing in return. He also never missed an opportunity to tell me how proud he was of his children and, of course, his grandchildren. I can't find a word in English to describe him better than the Yiddish word 'mensch'. Frank will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Ron Lombard
September 21, 2018
I always enjoyed Frank's wit, conversation and his company. He will surely be missed. RIP my friend.
Lisa Amato
September 21, 2018
Always and Forever We made a difference in each others lives. For better or for worse, until death do us part. In my heart, R.I.P.
September 21, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss at this difficult time. May you find a measure of comfort at Matthew 5:4 in the days ahead.
Robert, Forest Park, GA
September 20, 2018
A man I will truly miss.
Jim & Cathy Hansgate
September 20, 2018
Know that the love of friends is with you always.
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