John Ambolino

John Ambolino, age 77, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at LifeQuest Nursing Center in Quakertown. Born June 27, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Orazio and Marietta (Manupelli) Ambolino, and the beloved husband of Gloria J. (Obst) Ambolino, to whom he was married 56 years. John was a hard-working family man, who learned the trade of shoe repair in his youth, working over 10 years for the venerable Daniel's Shoe Repair in Philadelphia. He took his skills and opened his own shop, The Towne Cobbler, serving the Bucks-Montgomery county region for almost half a century. The business continues on in his legacy. In his free time, he enjoyed watching and playing sports, and the company of his wife and family. In addition to his wife, John is survived by: son John A. Ambolino (wife Danielle); daughters Linda Dickey (husband Patrick) and Diana Rex (husband Dan); grandchildren Ryan, Geoffrey, Stephanie, Danielle, and Cassidy; great-grandchild Rylee; brothers Arthur and Thomas Ambolino; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 21, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown. Calling hours will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Interment will be private and at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's honor to the Special Olympics, at https://www.specialolympics.org/get-involved/donate. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com.