Ambrose, you made me a father, gave me more memories than I could ever count, and filled my life with a love that will never fade. You will always be my son, and I will carry you in my heart for the rest of my days.

Ambrose worked for us from the time he was 12 years old, but most notably, he served as our superintendent for over 20 years. He was an invaluable part of our company and played a significant role in our success. He was incredibly detail-oriented, treated every client with respect, and cared for their homes as if they were his own.

I received countless calls and comments from clients expressing how much they loved working with him. They appreciated his genuine concern for their projects, his constant communication and schedule updates, and his extraordinary attention to detail. He had a way of making every client feel as though their project was the only one that mattered. That was simply who Ambrose was. He took pride in everything he did and genuinely cared about the people he worked with.

Being our firstborn, Ambrose held a very special place in my heart. He made me a father, something I will forever be grateful for. His smile, his warm hugs, his caring manner, his love for his pets (especially Mica, his pit bull, who was quite possibly the sweetest dog you could ever meet), and his constant desire for adventure are just a few of the things that made him so special.

The times we spent riding motorcycles, the adventures we shared, the laughter, the hugs, and all the everyday moments in between will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

I wish I had another 30 years to spend with him. I wish there were more rides, more adventures, more conversations, and more time together. But I will forever cherish every minute I was fortunate enough to have with him.

Ambrose was our firstborn and such a wonderful baby. He grew into a happy, adventurous child who loved exploring, hiking, sports, and riding motorcycles. His grandfather gave him his first motorcycle for his 10th birthday, and from that moment on, his love of bikes continued to grow. As a family, we spent many weekends riding together in the desert, creating memories that I will treasure forever.

There are so many wonderful memories, but the picture I have shared is one I will cherish for the remainder of my years.

As a gift, Ambrose once purchased me a glider flight in Warner Springs. I remember looking at the glider, seeing the three of us—Ambrose, the pilot, and me—and thinking, there is no way we are all going to fit in there! But Ambrose was always up for a challenge, and somehow he made it work. What a great time we had. We were towed to altitude by a plane that was older than my father and looked as though it could barely fly itself, let alone pull us and the glider! The flight was so much fun, even though we could barely move beneath the canopy, packed together like sardines. Ambrose always knew how to come up with the perfect gift and create an unforgettable experience.

There are so many more happy memories and photographs, far more than I could ever express here.

What a blessing it was to have Ambrose in our lives. He was a gentle, kindhearted, and thoughtful soul who always made you feel welcome. He was quick-witted, loved to playfully tease, and gave the best hugs. Conversations with him were effortless, smart, and funny, and he genuinely cared about how you were doing. No mater the time or distance between us, we could always pickup right where we left off. I have so many wonderful memories with Ambrose over the years that I will always cherish.

One memory I hold especially close is when Ambrose and Ana met us last minute at the Grand Canyon to catch the sunrise. After we secured a sitter for the weekend, we reached out to see if they were up for a spontaneous trip. They drove all night, arriving just in time for the sunrise. At one point, Ambrose and Al decided to hop over the railing for a "better view" taking great delight in stressing me out. We spent the rest of the day exploring the Grand Canyon before driving over to the Lava River Cave, which Ambrose absolutely loved. The following day we met up in Sedona to watch a beautiful sunset and stargaze. 

Ambrose's love of nature and animals were just a few of his many beautiful qualities. I am thankful that God brought him into my life. I miss him dearly... until we meet again

One of my favorite things about my cousin Ambrose was his curious mind. He always had some random “Did you know…?” fact to share, and I loved challenging him with a few of my own. There was almost always a “Well, actually…” followed by him pulling out his phone to Google something when I challenged him. And I'll never forget that grin when he discovered I was right.

What I appreciated most was that we could challenge each other's thinking without ever turning it into an argument. He had strong opinions, but he was also genuinely interested in learning something new. I loved that about him.

We also shared a deep love for animals, something I always felt he understood about me because I recognized it in him.

I'll miss those conversations, your curiosity, and the warmth of your amazing smile. I'll miss you, cuz.

Ambrose was the kind of nephew who was always game for an adventure. One of my favorite memories of him began on a Thursday afternoon when I called and asked, “Do you want to summit San Gorgonio, the highest mountain in Southern California?”

Without hesitation, Ambrose said yes. 
That was Ambrose.

We set out that afternoon with my dog, Woofie, and climbed through the night beneath a full moon. Sometime after midnight, we finally reached the 11,500-foot summit. We found the register tucked inside its metal container, signed our names, and settled in for what turned out to be a very restless night.

The wind was relentless, battering our tent as though it were determined to carry all three of us off the mountain. Through it all, Ambrose kept his sense of humor.

The next morning, our adventure took a much more serious turn when we headed down the wrong trail.  Ambrose’s bravery, humor, and ability to keep going when things became frightening helped get us through it. Eventually, a Boy Scout group helped guide us to safety.

When I look at this photograph, I don’t just see the mountain we climbed. I see Ambrose exactly as I want to remember him: adventurous, brave, funny, and willing to say yes to something completely unexpected.

I will always be grateful that when I made that crazy Thursday-afternoon phone call, Ambrose said yes.

He was a wonderful nephew and one of the best adventure buddies I could ever have asked for.

From the very moment Ambrose was born he had the most beautiful smile!
He brought joy and laughter, his love for animals, and kindness touching many lives.
We will miss his beautiful smile, his  intelligence on many topics, his dry wit, and his brightness and big hugs….
Wishing Ambrose much love and light always.
Love and hugs, Mom

Beautiful cousin Ambrose, rest in peace. Love cousins Donna and Family

I just wanted to acknowledge that Ambrose was one of the best gift givers ever! It just shows how loving and caring of a person he was. He really did pay attention. My brother and I would always be so stunned when Ambrose would get us a cd of a band we never heard of, but Ambrose knew we would love! Those cd’s shaped a couple of our summers, listening to The Strokes or Grizzly Bear on repeat. 
He always had some morsel of information on just about everything too, and he somehow managed to make it interesting! Like what a tsunami looks like before it hits, or things he knew from working at a veterinarian office-Or a funny comedian that we’d like. 
I always loved how much he loved his animals too.
I'll miss him…and wish we’d spent more time together, but I’ll never forget the time we did share because Ambrose made it easy.

OBITUARY

Ambrose Anthony Baccaro

July 24, 1975 – October 26, 2026

Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park

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