Obituary of Ann (Galvin) Ambach

Ann (Galvin) Ambach, 83, beloved wife of Edward Ambach, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s at her Manchester home on Saturday 4/28/18 surrounded by her loved ones. Born September 5, 1934 in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian Galvin. She was a graduate of East Hartford High School, Class of 1952 and Central CT State University, Class of 1954.

She leaves her sister and best friend Mary Ellen Libero of Lincoln CA. She was the proud mother of Susan McNamara and fiancé Brian Treadwell of Newington, Kathleen Parakilas and husband Michael of Broad Brook, Christopher Ambach and wife Jeannie of Lehigh Acres FL and Lisa Class and husband Dale Wilson of Broad Brook. She is survived by her loving grandchildren Matthew McNamara, Michael McNamara, Briana Class, Thomas Parakilas, Nicholas Parakilas, and Lilah Ambach. She is also survived by her nephews Stephen and Gregory Macres. She was predeceased by two nephews Michael and Mark Macres and her brother-law Vince Libero. She leaves many close cousins and special friends. The family extends heartfelt thanks to her devoted caregiver, MayRose Rismond, for her loving care.

She began her secretarial career at United Technologies International on November 7, 1955. She worked for many years as a secretary at the Manchester VNA, retiring in 1997. She was a devout member of St. Bridget Church, active in the Parish Prayer Line for many years. Ann loved to socialize with her many friends, especially the wonderful group of girls in her St. Jude’s Mother Circle. Family was everything to Ann, hosting holidays and never missing any of her grandchildren’s sports or musical performances. She and Eddie loved to travel to California every winter for over 20 years to spend time with her sister and family.

Calling hours are Monday, April 30, from 4 to 7 pm at John F Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St. Manchester. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 1, at 9:15 am from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Parish of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, formerly St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St., Manchester. With burial at St. James Cemetery, 368 Broad St., Manchester.

Memorial donations can be made in Ann’s memory to Children’s Gaucher Research Fund, P.O. Box 2123, Granite Bay, CA 95746-2123 (or online here), a charity dear to her heart.

For online condolences, visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com