Enjoyed crocheting, traveling and gardening
MELROSE — Margaret E. (Bushey) Ambrogne, of Melrose, passed away on September 3 at 87 years of age. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in East Boston and proud graduate of Fitton Central High School. In early years she was actively involved in chaperoning the 27th Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps. Margaret also devoted the majority of her life as a Eucharistic minister for Saint Mary’s Church in Melrose.
As a lifelong resident of Melrose she enjoyed her work at Cerretani’s Supermarket then moved across the street to City Hall where she worked in the Assessors office where she retired from. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, and her famous quote, “I can knit but I love to crochet”, traveling, attending lunches with her “lunch bunch” friends and on sunny days you would find her attending to her garden.
She proceeds in death, her husband of 29 years Jerome A. Ambrogne; her son Jerome A. Ambrogne Jr.; and later in life her companion Anthony Scalisi. Margaret is survived by her children Patrice Ambrogne, Denise Ambrogne and Margaret Mary Culpon.
Affectionately known as “Nonna” Margaret was a cherished grandmother to Jonathan, Luke, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Nicole, Jessica, Allison and Danielle. Her legacy continues through her great grandchildren Gianna, Jenniah, Owen, Avery, Henry, Amelia, Juliette, Elijah and Anthony who each brought her joy.
For the past 11 years Margaret fought a courageous battle against dementia/Alzheimer’s disease with the care and support from her two children Patrice and Denise. Margaret was the worst nightmare to such a disease as her stubbornness and will to fight kept her surviving well past the time any doctor or medical professional could have predicted. Dementia/Alzheimer’s had her for the 11 years but we got all the stubbornness, joy and love Margaret had for a blessed 87 years of life.
Visiting hours were held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, September 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service was held at the Gately Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers donations were made to help support other families who are fighting the same battle that Margaret had fought. Please visit the link tuftsmedicine.org/giving/give-care-home. To sign online condolence, visit gatelyfh.com.