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Ambrose O'Brien
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Ambrose O'Brien Obituary
Jul 29, 1939 - Jul 9, 2025
Norwalk
Ambrose O'Brien, 85, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Gaymont Nursing Center. Ambrose was born July 29, 1939, to the late Ambrose F. O'Brien Sr. and Ida J. (Hull) O'Brien.
Ambrose was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and started as a farmer before working for Norwalk Furniture until his retirement in 1995. He married the love of his life, Caroline A. Nickoli May 4, 1963, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Ambrose had a servant's heart and always lent out a helping hand to those who asked him for help. Ambrose proudly served his country in the National Guard. He also served on A.D.A.M.S Board and St. Paul Parish Council. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and was very involved with Boys Scouts of America. In 2017, Ambrose was awarded Huron County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Caroline O'Brien; his children, Michael and David O'Brien; his sisters, Patricia Harris and Lola Dusea; grandsons, Nathaniel, Quentin and Jacob; sister in-law, Ann (Tom) Kocher; and nieces and nephew, Sherry Wiseman, Sandy Kocher, and Danny Kocher.
He was preceded in passing by his parents, Ambrose F. O'Brien Sr. and Ida J. O'Brien; his sister, Carol Ringlein; and his grandson, Michael P. O'Brien Jr.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 East Main St., Norwalk. Burial will follow at conclusion of Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Wakeman.
Memorial contribu-tions made in Ambrose's name can be made to St. Paul Catholic Church.
Online expressions of sympathy can be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.
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Donna Myers
July 14, 2025
Caroline; You were blessed with many great years together with such a kind man. May Ambrose rest in the arms of his Savior. My sympathy and peace for the difficult days ahead!
Judy Berner
July 14, 2025
Co-worker at Fisher-Titus in 1960´s always pleasant & kind
My sympathies to all his family
May our Lord comfort you
Jim and Marlene Henry
July 14, 2025
What a fine friend who fought a courageous fight. We had so many, but not enough, monthly meals with Caroline and Ambrose that were the high-light of the month. He was also good at keeping us informed by email. We will continue to keep his family in our prayers.
Richard & Anna Weisenberger
July 11, 2025
Rich and I wish to send our sympathy to Caroline and her family. Ambrose was a great guy, who truly loved the Lord with all his heart. We have great memories of him especially at Church. May the Lord grant him peace.. Our prayers and love to all! God bless the Weisenbergers
Donna Myers
July 11, 2025
Dear Caroline; You have my deepest sympathy
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