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James Bender posted a condolence
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Mike was my roommate at Cortland and was such a great guy. I have such good memories of those days and the fun we all had. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends
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Colleen & Paul Seebald posted a condolence
Friday, January 25, 2019
Dear Vicki, Bethany, Ken, Marc and children, we praying for all of you at this terrible time of loss. Mike was a wonderful man taken way to young. Sympathies from our entire family.
Sincerely the Seebald and Swezey families
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The Monteiro Family posted a condolence
Friday, January 25, 2019
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike will be sincerely missed by many in our community. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Kathryn Maouris Quigley posted a condolence
Friday, January 25, 2019
To know Coach A is to love him. The world is a less brighter with his passing, while heaven truly gains an incredibly decent human being. Coach was such an inspiration to my children during their years at CCHS. Sending the family love and prayers. May his memory be eternal.
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Susan Barba purchased flowers
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Lois and Joe Mercanti and Family lit a candle
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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May the light of this candle shine as a reminder of Mike who made everyday shine, for his family and all those he encountered each and everyday ...... he definitely made a difference in our lives, thank you Mike!
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Lois and Joe Mercanti and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Dear Vicki, Bethany, Ken, Kayleigh, Sawyer, Jacob, Mark and Brittany
Wow, not sure what we can say that will ease your heartbreak at this extremely
difficult time with the passing of your husband, dad, father, father in law and Pop-Pop, Mike, and one of our American cousins!
We can with the utmost conviction say, that Mike was such a kind hearted, generous family man, the guy with ‘the deep voice’ who could make anyone feel at ease with his calming words and actions. He always seem to know what to say and was always there to help out at the right time.
He was one of the finest people anyone would who knew him loved having him in their lives…………….but all of you have been blessed to share your life with him and being able to call him your husband, soulmate, dad, father in law and Pop-Pop! We hope that all of the times that you were able to share together,
will help you through this most difficult time. May it also help to know that we are here for all of you, with our thoughts and prayers and whatever else we can offer to you today and in the days ahead!
With great love and hugs for all of you
Lois and Joe Mercanti and family…
Christopher, Emma, Marc, Lindsay and Theo
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Diane Ambrosio Jones posted a condolence
Thursday, January 24, 2019
I can't believe it was Monday morning and the four of us were text messaging about the weather and our activities. Ken suggested he wanted to "build a snowman". You responded with a picture of your snowy backyard and said, here's the snow come up and get it. We are here but not to build a snowman.
I was so glad that the four of you had your day at the Ohio State Maryland football game (you,brothers Vincent and Joseph and my husband Ken) and saw our retirement home in Delaware.
You will never be forgotten and always in my heart. RIP
Love you,
Diane, your big sister
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Kelly Bouchard lit a candle
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Dave Kellogg posted a condolence
Thursday, January 24, 2019
I hesitate to write condolences for Mike because he was such a wonderful person I doubt my ability to do him justice. My closest contact with Mike was fifteen years or so ago, when my oldest son played football for him. I appreciated not only the way Mike taught and related to my son and his teammates, but the exemplary rapport he had with the whole football coaching staff at South Colonie; they all seemed to like each other and their camraderie sreemed to me to pervade the program and enhance the football experience for all the kids. And Coach A cheerfully showed up at all our Football Booster meetings and made those meetings a pleasure to attend as well. But I had a daughter and another son who followed my oldest at South Colonie, and Mike's influence on them as a gym teacher and faculty member were quite as remarkable as they'd been on their older brother as his coach. He was such a good-natured person, just beaming good will and making it impossible for you not to appreciate the company of others. I stayed in touch with Mike through my occasional visits to the school and he was unfailingly full of compliments for others whenever I'd seek him out to chat him up; he truly did remain loyal to the school and even to the football program and consistently seemed not to have an ounce of bitterness or even negative energy in him. Mike's appreciation for his colleagues and students notwithstanding, it was always obvious that his first love was for his family and my most sincere regrets to them for what has to be a terrible, and wrenching loss. Dave Kellogg
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Linda Rizzetta (Mother of Cheryl Bearup) lit a candle
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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So sorry for your loss. May all your wonderful memories help you during this time.
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Katherine I DelRosso purchased flowers
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Kathleen Moro posted a condolence
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Coach Ambrosio was a very nice and caring person. May he R.I.P.
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Jennifer Bach purchased flowers
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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tammy Sprague lit a candle
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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tammy Sprague posted a condolence
Thursday, January 24, 2019
I had the honor to have Coach as a health teacher and a driver's education instructor in 1988 at Colonie High. He was a wonderful and an amazing human being. Prayers to his family at this most difficult time.
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Mark Tse posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Coach Ambrosio was a patient and stand up guy. When I was 16 or 17 I had trouble learning how to drive because my parents were not very patient with me. They were very hard to stay calm and in control around when it came to driving. I took drivers ed that summer and Coach just made me feel comfortable on the road. The first time I drove on the highway was with coach. Sometimes it takes someone other than your parents to help you through the rites of passage. I got my liscence later that year. I’ll never forget it. Actually I might have given him some white hairs but he got me there. But it doesn’t matter if was lifting weights, gym class, life as a teenager or the road, coach never steered me wrong. I am so sorry for your loss. It seems like only yesterday. When I fly back to Colonie it just won’t be the same.
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Katina Maniscalco-Smith posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Vicki and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr.A was an amazing man, Coach and teacher. I have so many fond memories of him. My deepest sympathies are with you. May God watch over you and give you strength during this most difficult time.
Katina, Nick, Angelica, Felicia, Nicholas, Joseph and Ryan
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The Cavallaro's lit a candle
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jim, Sue, Kylie and James Cavallaro
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Blake Family lit a candle
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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Daniel MacNeill posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
I feel compelled to extend my gratitude to Mike. Thanks for making me feel especially great. Thanks for being a Red Dragon and my teammate.
Mike was and remains a super teammate. People will always remember how you made them feel. Mike embraced life and all those around him. He was and remains a connector. I still recall my embrace as a fellow teammate. Anxious and new to my new team, Mike's demeanor put me in a safe place. I recall him first, as I transitioned to what I hoped would be a great experience. Because of Mike, my life was transformed as a welcomed teammate. I'll always be grateful for that, my joy resulted in my connection to another, 'Ambro'.
Mike was and remains a connector, coach, teacher, and trans-formative guy. My teammate and one to many, many others. Thanks.
Dan MacNeill '79
SUNY Cortland
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Don Mion posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Mike was a truly great gentlemen. Traveled in many of the same circles as Mike and he was well respected and well liked by all. Will truly miss him and the small talks we alway had about football, Colonie and other topics. I am proud I was able to be a friend of Mikes. Prayers and thoughts to his family , He will be missed and RIP
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Jessica Rafferty lit a candle
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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I light this candle on behalf of my daughter who just loved Coach "Ambro". I have enjoyed hearing how much she enjoyed him as her coach through the years. Thank you Coach!
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Justin Miller posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
I knew Coach Ambrosio, but never had him as a gym coach or anything, but he would always go out of his way just to help anybody, and I would always enjoy having some sort of conversation with him, and all of the conversations we had were short but quick ones, His students love him and they will always love him for what he’d did and how he treated people, this man was one of the greatest people I knew and I give condolences to his family. R.I.P. Coach Ambrosio.
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Gary (Buddy) Washburn posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
He was my physical education teacher in high school and one of my driving instructors. Never a bad day for him, always had a smile on his face everyday, he was very easy to communicate with and was liked by everybody. All he wanted was the best for everybody. He will be deeply missed.
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Katie Peak lit a candle
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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May the love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
CCHS Graduate, Class of 1998
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Donna Futia posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
My deepest condolences to Mike’s family. He was a fellow Cortland grad and colleague at South Colonie. We graduated the same year and retired the same year. It is such a shock to hear of this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Vincent Ambrosio posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Mike, still in complete disbelief younger brother. Grateful for the November road trip to the Maryland - Ohio State game. ( That was an exciting game, wasn't it? ) One last good time together for the Ambrosio Jones boys. Say Hi to Mom and Dad for me. RIP
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Aunt Lucy Scicutella lit a candle
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Mary Ann Chesky posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Our family offers you our deepest condolences & prayers and pray that memories bring you some comfort in the difficult days ahead. He is a wonderful man & we will never forget him.
Always, The Chesky family
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Domenica Scicutella-Marin lit a candle
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Julie Rozines DeVillers posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Mr. D’Ambrosio was my driver’s ed teacher. I remember he called the four of us in the car “his biggest challenge yet,” but we laughed a lot along the way. A kind, supportive teacher. May his memory be a blessing to his family and friends.
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Kim Mcgee posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Mike was my son's football coach and my grandson s lacrosse coach. He was not only a coach but a friend and role model for these boys. I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family. RIP Coach A
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Annette (Lecuyer) Thorpe posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Vicki, Bethany and Mark, My sincere condolences to you all. Mike was not only a coach to my boys, but a true friend to all of us. I have so many memories over the years of booster club meetings, conversations about our families and gatherings at the Ambrosio home where everyone was made to feel like family. From the bottom of my heart I will truly miss Coach A.
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Joseph Ambrosio lit a candle
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Ms.Christina posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Bethany, Vicki and Kayleigh,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I remember Kayleigh always talking about her Pop-Pop at preschool. He sounds like he was an amazing person. Prayers to your family .
Ms. Christina
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Erv Chambliss uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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1979-80 U Albany Football Staff with Coach Michael Ambrosio...Kneeling Front Row 3rd from left
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Erv Chambliss posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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My sincere condolences to the family of my UAlbany coaching colleague and longtime friend Michael Ambrosio... AMBRO RIP.
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Brenda & Dan Evans posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Our condolences to the family. Mike was our sons LAX coach and we admired his talent, dedication and kindness both on and off the field. He will be truly missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Mike Thomson- Colonie HS Class of 1990 posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
My condolences to the Ambrosio family. Mr. Ambrosio was my driver education teacher at Colonie High School. He was a great teacher! Very caring & patient man. I remember him allowing my small group of fellow driver ed classmates and I to drive the Chevy Chevette up to the Saratoga track on at least 1 early morning. We briefly watched horses train on the track before driving back. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time!
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Danny Ferris posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Vicki, Bethany, Mark......I am so very sorry for your sudden loss, there are not enough words to tell you what you already knew........What a great guy......I pray that the many great memories and smiles will help carry you through the more difficult times......peace.......
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Nicholas Belcastro purchased flowers
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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George Place posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Friend, teammate, roommate, Best Man ... The best of the very best. Too many memories all flooding back at this tragic time. His parents were second parents to me. I hurt terribly yet can’t fathom the pain of Vickie, Mark and Bethany. Know that he was loved by all and be proud of the man he ALWAYS was. I loved him as the brother I never had.
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Jo-Anne Hines posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Mike was a wonderful man who always cared for every student he taught. I was so blessed to say he was a colleague of mine at SR. It is so true, that he always had a smile on his face and always had something kind to say. God bless his family and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Sam Marro lit a candle
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Beth Panucci posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
My deepest condolences to everyone. Coach was a very special man and I am honored to have known him. Sending love and prayers to his wife and family.
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Thomas Holb posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Mike was such an inspiration from the moment I came to colonie in 93. He was such an integral part to my lax staff. He loved kids and treated them with respect and gave them oppportunites to succeed. In return they would run trhough walls for him. The last couple years of his career I was lucky enough to share a classroom with him. His love for his family and our talks about spending quality time with our loved ones iis especially memorable. He gave my young son a Giants book and a Giants towel and would always engage in sports talk with him when we met up. Our atudents would speak so,highly of,him and would tell me their dad's played for him as well and had so many great memories. My heart is heavy and my condolesces to his family and all those lives he touched .He was a special man ,
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April Rivers lit a candle
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Ulysses Ashburn posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
South Colonie coaches raise men to take on the world. Coach A was amazing at his job. This is a giant loss to the community. His impact will never be forgotten. It was truly an honor. My prayers and love go out to all close friends and family. Don't worry Coach A, I'll block for you in Heaven after we wrestle a fun round or several. RIP.
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Audra,Dave & Tyler McGue posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
We are so saddened of this tragic loss to you and your family. He will be truly missed by the entire Colonie community. Coach mentored my husband and my son. They both loved him dearly. He was truly a mentor and supporter to both of them throughout the years. Our prayers are with you all. ❤️
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Lisa Germaine posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
My deepest sympathy to you and your children, Vicky. We can only hope that when we are called home that we have impacted those around us the way Mike did. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Much love to you.
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Sonja DeVoe lit a candle
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Rick Moscheo posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
It was an honor to have Coach Ambrosio as a gym teacher, a football coach, and a wrestling coach. He was an amazing person, a friend and someone you could turn to when you weren't having such a good day or practice and he always made light of the situation and made you laugh. There's not too many people out there like him I'm he's going to be greatly missed in this Colonie community.... He was taken from us way too soon and may his soul rest in peace and his family somehow find peace and comfort during this hard time.
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Caridad and Raul Martin posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Dear Vickie, Bethany, Mark and family. Please receive our deepest and sincerest condolences during this difficult and painful time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
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Rick Moscheo lit a candle
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Nancy J Russell posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Vickie, Bethany, Mark & families.
We are so very sorry to hear of Mike's unexpected passing. May the love & many happy memories you've shared help you through this horrible time. May it help that all who knew Mike are holding you all in their hearts & in their prayers. Our sincere sympathies.
Nancy, Paul, Carrie, Wayne & Matthew Russell
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Claudia Pfaff purchased flowers
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Kevin Cavanaugh posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Dear Vicki, Bethany and Mark. The staff of the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home offers it's deep sympathy at the untimely passing of Mike. May you find peace and comfort in your faith, in each other and the wonderful memories of this great man.
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