James A Amberger

James Anthony Amberger, age 91, of Annadale Staten Island, passed away on January 6, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jean Amberger (nee Murphy). Beloved father to eleven children; Jim (Doreen), Jeanne Cataldo-Weber (Denis), Rob(Chrissy), Tom(Celeste), Eddie(Chris), Virginia Delconzo (Andy), Rich (Theresa), Trish Bickerton (Richie), John and Mike (Cheryl). Predeceased by his daughter Kathy Cassidy. Doting grandfather of twenty-six grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Dearest brother to Dorothy Hurd (Bill) and predeceased by Edward Amberger (Dolores). James was born in the Gerritsen Beach section of Brooklyn on April 23, 1932, and moved to Staten Island in 1964. He attended Resurrection Grammar School and the prestigious Brooklyn Tech High school. After graduating, Jim went on to study at the Polytech Institute of Brooklyn before he enlisted to serve in the US Navy for four years. While in the Navy, he became a communications technician which ultimately led to a successful thirty-five-year career as a Field Engineer Manager at IBM. James was actively involved in the initial fundraising of The Church of the Holy Child and volunteered his time supporting the annual clothes drive and chaperoning The Marching Band and Friday night roller skating. Jim was an active member of The Knights of Columbus and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In addition to supporting and building Camp St. Edwards, which provided opportunities for underprivileged children, he spent countless hours at the St. Edward's Food Pantry. Family was everything to our father. We spent many summers vacationing at Swartswood State Park and Bethany Beach, Delaware. Any time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his happiest. When once asked ''what is the secret to such a long life'' he responded, ''that's easy, I married a great wife.'' Our dad was a man of character. He set a wonderful example for us to live by. He taught us to always think of others, especially those less fortunate. He was a modest man, and truly lived by the saying ''A true act of charity needs no recognition''. He was one of the most selfless people we ever knew. Friends may visit with the family at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funeral at 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, NY on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, between the hours of 2:00 - 5:00PM and 7:00 - 9:00PM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 at The Church of the Holy Child, 4747 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY. Donations in James's memory may be made to either, The Knights of Columbus at: www.kofc.org/secure/en/donate/index.html or to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital at: www.stjude.org/donate

James A Amberger

April 23, 1932 - January 6, 2024