Thanks Scott. My father passed last Thursday peacefully and sadly. He lived a great life, but always loved speaking of his brother Richie. I'm posting one last time in case he's alive and someone does a search looking for his relatives. If he's passed, I'm sure he was waiting for him at the Gates of Heaven along with their mother/my grandmother. OK, thanks for checking all!
Richie Ambrose... RIP???
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If someone does locate him, my email is cxambrose@yahoo.com. Thanks again all.
Yes, that's him. Harry Petros had the most powerful stroke of anybody back then, but unfortunately met his demise at the hands of gangsters for reasons unknown. He was found dead in the trunk of his car.
Hi Chris, sorry for your loss.
Been curious since first reading this thread. I grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the the sixties. There was a brother and sister who lived together on my block (E. 2nd), terrific unforgettable people, his name was Frankie Ambrose, hers Millie. Believe that somewhere I have a picture of her holding me as a baby. Just wondering if there is a connection here.
Thanks.
Jim
Been curious since first reading this thread. I grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the the sixties. There was a brother and sister who lived together on my block (E. 2nd), terrific unforgettable people, his name was Frankie Ambrose, hers Millie. Believe that somewhere I have a picture of her holding me as a baby. Just wondering if there is a connection here.
Thanks.
Jim
Richie is no longer with us, he passed about 2 years ago.
Richie is no longer with us, he passed about 2 years ago.
I'll find out the details if possible, the information is from a reliable source. Someone wrote an article about him on Facebook, I'll have to locate it asap.
Richie is no longer with us, he passed about 2 years ago.
I'll find out the details if possible, the information is from a reliable source. Someone wrote an article about him on Facebook, I'll have to locate it asap.
So CJ...It's been a week. Were you able to find out any details about Richie's passing? Inquiring minds (like his nephew) want to know!
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Very sorry for your loss, sir! Hopefully CJ Wiley can come up with some more details about your uncle Richie! My condolences to you and your family!
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
Richie spent quite a few years in Houston. One of the poolrooms he played in was Goofey's Game Room. Texas Monthly did an interesting article about Richie. Many other players mentioned too
even Toupee Jay.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/minnesota-fats-where-are-you/
I'm not sure who the Roger is in the story, maybe Roger Griffis.
even Toupee Jay.
https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/minnesota-fats-where-are-you/
I'm not sure who the Roger is in the story, maybe Roger Griffis.
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That's not Roger Griffis. He looks vaguely familiar like I've seen him before, but can't really place him.
You sure?? Think that's Roger G. before he starting putting on the pounds.
I also think it could very well be a younger, thinner Roger Griffis.
Same Look Roger had when he was focusing.
Of small interest, he is holding a Joss West cue, one of three made with white implex forearm and unusual veneer work with the boxes.
Great article, great picture of Richie. He also could look right through you.
Will Prout
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Will i'm pretty sure that is Roger Griffis. He was pretty thin back in the day when those pics were taken. I was wondering what cue that was. Thought it was a one-off Meucci at first. Do you own that Joss?
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Wow. Awesome. The fore-end is implex with inlays? Was Bill just experimenting with materials?
Roger Griffis would have been 21 when the article was published.
On a separate note, I want to express my deepest condolences to all the family and loved ones of Richie Ambrose.
He definitely made a mark in our genre, and he will not be forgotten.
Will Prout
On a separate note, I want to express my deepest condolences to all the family and loved ones of Richie Ambrose.
He definitely made a mark in our genre, and he will not be forgotten.
Will Prout
This cue was the first ever cored cue. He brought it to Las Vegas, delivered it to Richie Florence.
Quite a cue in person.
Thanks.
Will
One of my favorite guys in the pool world.
Loved this guy. He was the best. Always a pleasure to be around and talk. He will be missed by many. See you on the other side my friend. ..
Loved this guy. He was the best. Always a pleasure to be around and talk. He will be missed by many. See you on the other side my friend. ..