Mr. Ambrose was the son of the late John F. and Anne (Murphy) Ambrose.  He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Hayes of Milton; nephews, Ambrose Hayes of Milton, Christopher Hayes of Jamaica Plain; and niece, Carrie Greenberg of Wayland.  

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint  Elizabeth Church on  Friday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.  Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home Friday, Oct. 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston.