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Joseph Ames Obituary
Joseph Anthony Ames Jr., 57, passed away on March 4, 2022, at Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA.
He was a son of the late Joseph Anthony Ames Sr. and Maryellen (Kellar) Ames.
Joe is survived by his wife Joanne (Oppermann) Ames; and two sons, Joseph A. Ames III (15) and Thomas H. Ames (12), Malvern, PA. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert E. Ames, Temple, PA, and William E. Ames, husband of Erin (Price) Ames, Port Matilda, PA.
Joe was a faithful husband, devoted father, loyal brother and friend, and a true American patriot.
One of his friends described him as "larger than life," and that he was.
He was a vibrant man who shared his gifts and talents with the people around him and made a big difference in his small part of the world.
Service: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joe's visitation on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Mauger-Givnish Funeral Home, 24 Monument Avenue, Malvern, followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Valley Forge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Paoli Troop 1 BSA, 1038 Radnor Road, Wayne, PA 19087; or Radio Relay International - www.radio-relay.org; or VA Coatesville Medical Center - www.va.gov/coatesville-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate. www.maugergivnish.com
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Anne Fanelli, WI2G
March 29, 2022
I knew Joe through amateur radio, and admired his dedication; his passing is so untimely. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Roger Moore
March 11, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members of Joe. We in the ham community will surely miss all the fine work that he did for emergency communications across our country. R>I>P> Brother Joe de N$RNM
Karen and Ronald Bellamy
March 11, 2022
Joanne, young Joe and Tom -
My husband and I knew your husband and dad mostly through email. We both want you all to know we also had formed a great respect for Joe. We are newer Ham radio enthusiasts as well as scout people and know your boys have been given wonderful guidance and love from a unique father and you a special husband.
My husband, Ron, and our son are both Eagle Scouts and still active in scouting. Feel free to reach out if any of us can help you or your boys particularly with any scouting issues or merit badge concerns.
Joe will truly be missed by all who knew him. Love, Prayers and Big Hugs, Karen and Ronald Bellamy
Antoine N'Yeurt
March 11, 2022
With heartfelt condolences, from a fellow-radio amateur (3D2AG) and Morse-Code operator in the Fiji islands. May Joseph Rest in Peace.
Bob Ehrmann
March 11, 2022
Bill - I as so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Chuck Bakis
March 11, 2022
Bill - I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother at. He had an amazingly impactful life. May his memory live on.
Beth Freney
March 10, 2022
Joanne, I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you and your sons on this great loss. Love, Beth Gamble Freney
Bernie Bronstein
March 9, 2022
Joanne, I am sorry to learn of Joe’s death at such an early age. We met when he was my advisee in the Division of Undergraduate studies at University Park before choosing a major in the College of Liberal Arts. He was one of the unforgettable students I had the joy of working with. We used to talk about the alternative to THE DAILY COLLEGIAN and so many other things of interest to him. In fact, I knew him before you did, AND I knew you before he did. I know your parents will be a strong source of comfort and support for you and the boys.
There is not much one can say a time like this, but I want you to know that I care.
Be well; be strong,
Bernie Bronstein
Jim Bogart
March 9, 2022
Joe was one of the first friends I made at Penn State Schuylkill Haven Campus (1982) and we remained friends since. He was my sponsor at Sigma Nu Fraternity. We worked on cars together, skipped class to scour u-pull-it yards for car parts, and talked...... a lot. He was one of the most intelligent and dedicated persons I've known. I'll miss him.
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