Edward W. VanAmburgh (10/15/1927 -
12/20/2011)
Edward W. VanAmburgh (10/15/1927 -
12/20/2011)
Edward W. VanAmburgh of Delray Beach, Florida, formally of
Albany and North Greenbush, NY passed away on Tuesday December 20th at the age
of 84.
Ed was retired from the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #7 Albany. He held
positions on the Apprentice and By-Laws Committee, and also served on the
Executive Board. He was a Minister of the Eucharist at St. Henry’s Church in
Averill Park, NY. His many good deeds were visiting the homebound and nursing
homes. Ed was also a member of the building committee and renovation committee
of the church. He was a past Grand Knight of Columbus #10990, a past Color Corps
Commander of the 4th Degree Right Reverend Monsignor Arthur J. Reilly Assembly.
Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean War 1951-1953. He was a
member of the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter #17 of Delray Beach, FL,
and a Lifetime member of American Legion Post #1021 of Averill Park, NY. He was
a committeeman for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 525, and did counseling for
religious emblems in parts of Rensselaer County, NY.
Ed was active in his Delray Villas Community by serving on the Board of
Directors, and a member of the blood bank-having donated platelets every 2 weeks
for the past 5 years with total donations of more than 18 gallons. He was also a
C.E.R.T. team member and Captain of Platt 2. He left behind many dear friends
who will miss him greatly.
He was born in Albany, NY to the late Harold and Ruth (Kerin) VanAmburgh.
Beloved Husband of Arlene Lucchese VanAmburgh and of the late Sally Anne
Campbell VanAmburgh. Father to Sam (Julie)-and proud grandfather to Zachary of
Loudonville, NY; Daughter Ruth Anne VanAmburgh-Biggerstaff (Mark) of Altamont,
NY. Step-father to Jeff Goldstein of N.Y.C and the late Joseph Lucchese. He is
survived by his brother John R (the late Nancy) and his sisters Fay (Kevin)
Allen, Linda (Bill) Banker and Christine (Dan) Giovanangelo, and the late Harold
G. (Phyllis) and Paul J. (Joyce) VanAmburgh, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later time.
A memorial service will be held in New York on Sunday January 8th at 1PM, St.
Henry's Church, 39 Old Rt. 66, Averill Park, NY 12108. Reception immediately
following at the church.
In lieu of mass cards/flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital – Tribute Program, P.O. box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN
38148-0142.
Special thanks to Dr. Scott Kalina and the staff of Hospice Homecare for the
exceptional care given.
We have loved you dearly husband, father, and friend. Our past loved ones now
have the pleasure of your company.
Click here for a Memorial Slideshow
A link to the Sun-Sentinel Obituary A Link to the Times Union Obituary
A link to the online guest book
This was a note I wrote to my father on Saturday June 17th, 2000 (Two days before my son was born) for Father's Day
Sam
