Obituaries

Eli Ambrose, age 97, passed away peacefully of natural causes. He is survived by his daughters Carol Voellger (Gary) of O’Fallon, Illinois and Kathy Ambrose of Livermore, California; two granddaughters, Gina Gismondi (Nick) of Stuttgart, Germany and Heidi Voellger of San Leandro, California; two great-grandsons Nico and Luca Gismondi; brothers Simeon of Memphis, Tennessee, sister Lydia Knapp of Concord, California; and 7 nephews and 8 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cosimo and Brunetta Ambrose (nee Marinara); his wife of 68 years Jean Ambrose (nee Riley); brothers Ralph, Jim, Joe, Manuel, David and Michael; sisters Mary Thompson and Jenny McKean; one nephew, Bill Ambrose; and two nieces, Tina Harroun and Rhonda Ambrose.

Eli was born in Toronto, Canada and immigrated to California with his family at age 10 yrs. He is a 1938 graduate of Berkeley High School. Eli joined the Army in the early years of WW II and served honorably until 1946. He was a resident of Hayward, CA from 1950 to 1958. He has lived in Fremont for the last 60 yrs. He was the owner of Ambrose Dental Laboratory where he worked until age 90. He learned his dental skills in the Army Medical Corp during World War II. Eli was best known for his positive attitude, his gentle manner, his sense of humor, often displayed in his writing of original skits and plays to entertain at family reunions and at church. He was also an excellent gardener and cook, and he loved playing the guitar. The family wishes to thank the directors, staff and fellow residents at Carlton Plaza, Fremont for the friendship and care he was given. We also convey our many thanks to his church family at Fremont LDS Central Park Ward for their loving support and understanding.

In Lieu of flowers or donations, follow Eli's example by being kind to a stranger and/or making someone laugh today. A private graveside service will be held.