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'''Married:''' Paula A, Lamphere
'''Married:''' Paula A, Lamphere


'''Reginald William D'Ambrisi''', called '''Reggie''', a son of [[Michael%20D'Ambrisi|Michael D'Ambrisi]] and Vivian Hopkins D'Ambrisi, was a [[Vietnam%20veteran|Vietnam veteran]], having enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and served as a Seabee until his retirement in 1981. He was a volunteer firefighter in Saranac Lake, where he worked for the [[Adirondack%20Daily%20Enterprise|Adirondack Daily Enterprise]] and for Citizen Advocates.
'''Reginald William D'Ambrisi''', called '''Reggie''', a son of [[Michael D'Ambrisi|Michael D'Ambrisi]] and Vivian Hopkins D'Ambrisi, was a [[Vietnam veteran|Vietnam veteran]], having enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and served as a Seabee until his retirement in 1981. He was a volunteer firefighter in Saranac Lake, where he worked for the [[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]] and for Citizen Advocates.
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He was preceded in death by his mother and father Vivan and Michael (Hopkins) D’Ambrisi.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father Vivan and Michael (Hopkins) D’Ambrisi.


Funeral arrangements are in care of the [[Fortune-Keough%20Funeral%20Home|Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]] in Saranac Lake. There will be no calling hours. Burial will take place in at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the [[Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]] in Saranac Lake. There will be no calling hours. Burial will take place in at a later date at the convenience of the family.


Friends wishing to remember Reginald William D’Ambrisi may make memorial contributions to the [[Tri-Lakes%20Humane%20Society|Tri-Lakes Humane Society]] in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.
Friends wishing to remember Reginald William D’Ambrisi may make memorial contributions to the [[Tri-Lakes Humane Society]] in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.


 
 

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Born: February 10, 1942

Died: July 24, 2019

Married: Paula A, Lamphere

Reginald William D'Ambrisi, called Reggie, a son of Michael D'Ambrisi and Vivian Hopkins D'Ambrisi, was a Vietnam veteran, having enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and served as a Seabee until his retirement in 1981. He was a volunteer firefighter in Saranac Lake, where he worked for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and for Citizen Advocates.


Adirondack Daily Enterprise, July 30, 2019

Reginald W. ‘Reggie’ D’Ambrisi

Reginald William Reggie” D’Ambrisi, 77, of Saranac Lake, U.S. Navy retired, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Moriah on Feb. 10, 1942, he was the son of Michael and Vivan (Hopkins) D’Ambrisi.

Reggie married Paula Lamphere on Nov. 24, 1989, in Norwich, Connecticut. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and served until his retirement in 1981. During his time in the Navy, Reggie was part of the Seebees.

Reggie was a volunteer firefighter in Saranac Lake and Laurel Hill Fire Department in Norwich, Connecticut. He was an avid collector of firefighter and EMT memorabilia.

Following retirement, Reggie returned to work, working for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in the mail room, for Citizen Advocates as a janitorial supervisor and as a security guard for General Dynamics in Connecticut.

Reggie was an avid book reader, favoring Louis L’Amour novels. Reggie had a love for animals and was extremely fond of his cat of 20 years, Nigel, who predeceased him in June 2019.

Reggie is survived by his wife Paula A. (Lamphere) D’Ambrisi; one sister, Val D’Ambrisi of Saranac Lake; a brother, Michael (Debbie) D’Ambrisi of Rainbow Lake; and a stepson, Matthew O’Brien.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father Vivan and Michael (Hopkins) D’Ambrisi.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. There will be no calling hours. Burial will take place in at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Friends wishing to remember Reginald William D’Ambrisi may make memorial contributions to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.