Ambrose DeBoda

Ambrose DeBoda, age 92, of Lewisville, PA formerly of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on August 8th 2022.

Born in Philadelphia PA in 1931 he was the son of the late Ambrosio and Theresa (Connel) DeBoda of New Castle Delaware.

Ambrose was a veteran of the US Marine corps who served honorably with the 1st Marine division during the Korean War, earning the Korean War Service Medal with five Battle Stars.

He was nominated for the Purple Heart Medal for wounds, but refused the medal so as not to worry his mother at home.

He taught at various schools in New Castle county in the Red Clay School District (formerly Alfred I Dupont School District) and is well known by many baby boomers in the area who were his students.

He is pre deceased by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Ann DeBoda, who passed away in May.

He is survived by his sons and their wives, Terrence and Sandy DeBoda of Wilmington Delaware, Timothy and Patricia DeBoda of Orlando Florida, Theodore and Elizabeth DeBoda of Bel-Air Maryland. Grandchildren Kristine DeBoda LaRocca and her husband Richard, Christopher DeBoda, Michael DeBoda and his wife Kristina. Great-grandchildren Sloane LaRocca and Dean DeBoda.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Best Friends Animal Society at bestfriends.org

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Funeral Services

Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 17th at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with his memorial service at 8:00 p.m. Burial will be private.

Condolences

Kristine lit a candle and writes,

Love you, Poppop. Always and forever. I miss you and Grandmom so much. I wish I could have forever with you. Love, Stink.

08/13/2022 03:41 pm

Kathy Foley writes,

Mr. DeBoda was my favorite teacher. I had him 4th and 5th grade at River Road School. He always talked about his boys. He would say my 3 little monkeys. I send my deepest condolences to your family. He was the best teacher ❤️🙏🙏

08/14/2022 10:25 am

Dana Centrella writes,

My dad often said, "Dana always comes home and says 'Mr. DeBoda said.' " That's the kind of inspirational man and teacher he was at River Road. 6th grade was my favorite because Mr. DeBoda was my favorite teacher. He was the best of the best. Rest in heaven, sir.

08/14/2022 12:01 pm

Jane Monahan writes,

I share Kathy’s and Dana’s comments. Only found memories of our beloved Mr. DeBoda who made us write: I shall endeavor to be courtesy…if we ever misbehaved. He only smiled and spoke in a kind way. Never a harsh or critical word. A gem of a teacher and a man. My deepest condolences to his family.

08/15/2022 05:27 am

Gwendolyn Bowers writes,

So sorry for our tremendous loss, he was a great guy & teacher! Ran into him at the Post Office many years ago, had no idea he was a neighbor...xxxooo

08/15/2022 09:10 am

Clinton welch lit a candle and writes,

Sorry for your loss

08/16/2022 10:32 am

Timothy DeBoda lit a candle and writes,

Thank you for our family camping trips, football games, your love of family, and fantastic cooking. My fondest memories are Family Christmases, watching games and war movies with you and playing basketball. Thank you for teaching me duty,honor and responsibility. Your courage inspired me. I miss you, Love, Tee

08/17/2022 08:45 am

Sandy DeBoda writes,

Last night's service was beautiful, the sharings from Ted, Tim, Kristine, Michael and Bob were all heartfelt and gave me a better idea of who Mr. DeBoda was, a genuinely good man and how he touched other people. Unfortunately I only knew him for a short time as I only met Terry about 6 years ago. It was a pleasure being there to honor his life.

08/18/2022 01:50 pm

Susan Sill -Ceraso lit a candle and writes,

I am just learning of Mr. DeBoda and Nancy's passing. Mr. Deboda was such a nice man and I dont think I ever saw him not smiling. I remember him from school as well as Nancy became a dear friend to my mother. She was my moms physical therapist for eighteen years before she passed. Nancy will always hold a special place in my heart. 🙏❤️

02/28/2024 05:53 am

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