Timothy J. Ambrose; 55; of North Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Sunday; Jan. 5; 2014; in his home after a lengthy and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in North Charleroi on Sept. 15; 1958; a son of Donna Rodgers Ambrose; who survives and resides in North Belle Vernon and Vincenzo J. ‘Winks’ Ambrose Jr.; who passed away in 2002 and a brother of Jeffrey Michael Ambrose who passed away in 1974. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon; Tim was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. A computer technician by trade; Tim was formerly employed by Gulf Oil Co.; where he traveled the world; and several other companies. Survivors; in addition to his mother; include one brother and sister-in-law; Craig and Pam Ambrose; one sister and brother-in-law; Traci and Steve Pawlak; all of North Belle Vernon; six loving nieces and nephews; who were the light of his life; Courtney Ambrose; Jeffrey Ambrose and his wife Shannon; Cody Ambrose; Jared Pawlak; Chelsea Pawlak and LeeAnn Pawlak; a special cousin; Angie Bashada; and several aunts; uncles and cousins. Even through the pain and suffering he endured; Tim was always upbeat with a positive attitude and never complained. He was always appreciative of the help he received from his entire family and friends and looked forward to spending time with his nieces and nephews. In addition to his father and brother; he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Hildegarde and Negley Rodgers; and paternal grandparents; Angeline and Vincenzo J. Ambrose Sr. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A blessing service will be in the funeral home 9:30 a.m. Thursday followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass in St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick as celebrant. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home led by members of St. Sebastian Parish.