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Lawrence Ambrose Obituary
Virginia Beach - Lawrence H. Ambrose, Jr., 84, passed away Sunday, June 17. He was born on October 31, 1927 to the late Lawrence H. Ambrose, Sr. and Christine V. Ambrose in Gloucester, VA. Larry enlisted in the Merchant Marines at the age of 15 and served for two years. He then joined the United States Navy where he served an additional two years. Following that, Larry completed a plumbing apprenticeship, and started his own plumbing business for thirty years. He also retired and worked for the City of Virginia Beach as a plumbing inspector until age 62. Larry was a thirty two degree Mason Scottish Rite at the Bayside Lodge 218.
He is predeceased by his wife Katherine V. Ambrose; sisters Christine and Barbara Ann. Larry is survived by his children Carole V. Lawrence and husband Richard, Sr., Tommy Ambrose and wife Nina, Gary Ambrose and wife Robin, and Karen Annarino and husband Steve; grandchildren Laurie, Richard Jr., Jason, Sarah, Mark, Jonathan, Blake, Katherine, Paige, Jessica and Michael; twelve great-grandchildren; brother Reggie Ambrose; and sister Brenda Rae.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 21 from 6-8 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk. A service will take place on Friday, June 22 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens where United States Navy honors will be rendered. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.
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valerie hardison
June 26, 2012
Karen and the Ambrose family please accept my heartfelt condolances in the loss of the one you all loved. Mr Ambrose was always good to me as a young girl growing up with Karen. He included me in activities that i would never have recieved from my own family,which of course made him extra special. He took time for someone elses child and left here leaving such positive memories of growing up with my best friend for years,Karen. My favorite of all my memories was when he took his last nerve ,im sure,to have the patience to teach Karen and i how to drive. its pretty funny as i look back,,,,poor brakes,,,,,,but he did what noone else did for me,,,,,help me learn to drive. ill never forget that. it was so important for a girl to know how to do this,,,,,,and not having a clue how to even start the car. Yes,,,,,your loved one was a blessing in my life,,,,,many times.
im so sorry he has went on to bigger and better things,leaving all and everything he loved behind. Just remember,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GOD WILL SEE YOU ALL THROUGH THIS GRIEF YOU MUST BE FEELING,HE WILL KEEP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU TIGHTLY WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST. HE WILL COMFORT YOU DAY BY DAY,,,,,,,AND THE BEST THING OF ALL,,,,,,NEVER FORGET YOU WERE ALL BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN KISSED BY AN ANGEL,HERE ON EARTH!. ~~~~~~~~~hugs and prayers to all of you~~~~~~
Tanya
June 22, 2012
Ambrose family, please accept my condolence for the loss of your loved one. May God help to sustain you and give you the strength to cope...Psalms 55:22
Julie Adams
June 21, 2012
Karen I am so sorry for the loss of your father!! My Prayers go out to you and your family!!! If you need anything or can do anything for you Im right across the street don't hesitate!!!
Lisa Rea
June 20, 2012
Rest in peace uncle Larry. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Kevin Rea
June 20, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of my uncle but I know in my heart he is in a better place. Love you uncle Larry......
June 20, 2012
Be still at last my brother, rest in peace in eternity in the loving arms of our mother. You will always be my "Big Brother"...Love you, "Baby Sister" Love Brenda.
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