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James A. "Jim" Ambrose, age 49, of Channahon, IL, died suddenly on Monday, August 8, 2016. He was born on November 24, 1966, to Mary Anne (nee Hanrahan) and George Ambrose, in Oak Lawn, IL; he was raised and educated in Midlothian attending St. Christopher Grade School then Marist High School, graduating with the class of 1984. He also attended Purdue Calumet College. Beloved son of Mary Anne and George; loving brother of Kathie (Jeff) Purvis and Kristin Ambrose; proud uncle of Jessie, Kayla, Jake, and Josie; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will also be missed by his special friend, Kathy McGee. Jim was employed in the refinery industry for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and playing bags. He was a huge Blackhawks, White Sox, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He possessed a kind spirit and will be remembered fondly for his huge heart and extreme generosity. Funeral services for Jim Ambrose will be held at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, where visitation will take place on Friday, August 12, 2016, from 3 - 9 pm. Prayers on Saturday at 9 am, at the funeral home to Holy Family Catholic Church in Shorewood, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will be private at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago or the Wounded Warriors Project. For information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com
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Rest in peace Jim! Thank you for always lighting up our children's eyes art Christmas....I will be lighting candles at SMN as you are now are new angel above..... Watch over us!
Cindy Smuda
August 13, 2016
I am very saddened at the news of Jim's death. Prayers to all of you during this hard time. God has a great angel in his arms..... Watch over us and Ho, ho ho..... Gonna miss our Santa!
RIP, and please watch over us.
Cindy Smuda
August 13, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to Jim's family. He was a good guy. Didn't see him often but when
I did, we always seemed to laugh, a lot.
Popeye
August 12, 2016
My sincerest sympathy goes out to Jim's family and to Kathy Seida McGee. May God comfort all of you through the loss of such a wonderful person.
Joanna Donovan
August 12, 2016
George and Mary Anne
I am so sorry to read of Jim's death. I am sorry for your loss.
George, I've been trying to contact you ever since you moved from Mokena. Call when you are up to it. Remember me to Rita and Bill.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim Lynch
469-4698
August 12, 2016
So sorry to hear of the loss of Jim...Many prayers for the Ambrose family...
Steven Pollak
August 12, 2016
Kathie, Sorry for your loss. Give my prayer to you and your family.
Andy Mancuso
August 11, 2016
Our Thoughts, Love and Prayers go out to the entire George Ambrose Family. We were saddenned by the news of Jim. We have such fond memories of our Families growing up together on Kostner Avenue.May it bring you comfort knowing Jim is in the hands of Our Good Lord now. Love, Len and Kathy Przybyla and Family
The Przybyla Family 211 Bent Tree Lane
August 11, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thomas Rounds
August 11, 2016
We send our thoughts of friendship and hugs during this difficult time. May the peace of knowing we sincerely care about all of you today and all the days ahead comfort you. Love, Julia and Robert
August 10, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Jim's family. Jim and I worked together years ago in Bedford Park. He was a great guy.
Jill Coffey
August 10, 2016
I enjoyed working with Jim for several years. I am sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Bingham
August 10, 2016
I as so sorry and saddened to hear about Jim. I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Larry Pollak
August 10, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Larry Pollak
August 10, 2016
My prayers are with family and friends.
April Wade
August 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the friends & family.
April Wade
August 10, 2016
I worked with Jim years ago in Lemont. He is a good man! He always had a smile and provided a good laugh. May the Ambrose family have their hearts filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life well lived.
Craig B.
August 10, 2016
I am thinking of you all and praying for strength during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the Ambrose family.
Julia Wharry
August 10, 2016
Our condolences to Jim's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Mr & Mrs Marco T Nelson
August 10, 2016
You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. Jim was a great man I worked with him and my heart goes out to you. May God watch over him as he passes the gates of heaven
Perry Fonseca
August 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Kimberly Newton
August 10, 2016
With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Anne Bay
August 10, 2016
Anne Bay
August 10, 2016
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