Obituary of Frank D'Ambra

D'Ambra, Francis (Frank) N. age 78, of Bergenfield, passed away on June 9, 2015 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Philomena D'Ambra and his son, Daniel Lee Brown. He is survived by his beloved sister Nancy (D'Ambra) Lescher, his niece Elizabeth (Lescher) Chirafisi, and nephews Francis and Fred Lescher. Frank was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School, St. Francis College where he earned his doctorate and the Catholic University of America where he earned his law degree. Frank started his career teaching at St. Helena High School in the Bronx, NY. He went on to be a history teacher at Bergenfield High School, the Head of Guidance at Teaneck High School, an attorney for Sill Cummis and finally the Supervisor for Special Education Services for the Passaic School District. Family, Friends and others whose lives Frank touched are invited Saturday June 27th from 11:30AM-12:30PM in the Funeral Home. Humanist Service at 12:30 PM, to reminisce, grieve and support each other. In lieu of flowers a tribute donation may be made to AMFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research in honor of Frank D'Ambra by visiting their website at www.amfar.org For information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com