Chester S. Ambrose, 71, of Meriden, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at his home. Husband of Delores DelChiaro Ambrose. Born in New Haven on July 21, 1941; son of the late Lester and Virginia Kammera Ambrose. Chester was a plumber with Local 777 for many years until his retirement. He had coached baseball and hockey, enjoyed restoring cars with his son and also enjoyed attending amateur boxing matches with his daughter. Father of David Ambrose of Ridgefield and Laurie Ambrose Mallette of Atco, NJ. Father-in-law of Marta Ambrose and the late Philip Mallette. Grandfather of Matthew David Ambrose. Brother of Christine Ambrose of Maine. Predeceased by four brothers and sisters.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:15. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Holy Angels Church, Meriden at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 5 to 8 pm.