Donald John Jambro

Donald Jambrowas born in Niagara Falls, New York on March 9th, 1940. His work was done on this earth andheenteredtheGates of Heavenon August 2nd, 2019.He was an agent of God, almighty provider, hard worker, fixer,and creator.Donald could fix or make anything for his family and dutifully worked over40 years as aTeacher,Educator,Mentor, andAuthorwith always making sure his family was provided for. Donwas predeceased by his wife Elaine Marie Jambrowho he was married to for over 48 years, his parents Joseph Harriet Jambro, andGranddaughter Addyson Peach. Don is survived by his two children and their families. HisSon Daughter in law John WendyJambro,and hisDaughter andSon in law Jaclyn Ryan Peach.Don was a proud Grandpa ofsevenGrandchildren; Christian, Alyssa, Anthony, Joseph, Ayden, Ryleigh and Tyler.Don also leaves behindhisthreebelovedBrothers, Joseph W.Jambro, Dr. Thomas Jambro, and Dr. Robert Jambro.As well as his brother and sister in law, Gerald Shawn Chiappelli, and many nieces andnephews; JoeJambroJr.,NicholasJambro,Matthew and Dina Chiappelli, Anthony Garbarino, Jessica and Joel Hazzard.You were the best Dad that anyone could have asked for,taught us all weknow,and you will be greatly misseduntil we meet again...

For over 40 years Don enjoyed his career as an Industrial ArtsTechnology Teacher. Don graduated with hisbachelors degreefrom California University of Pennsylvania. He began his teaching career in DuBois Pennsylvania. After completing hismasters degreefrom SUNY Buffalo, he moved to Rochester and began teaching for the Greece Central School District. Don spent one year at Hoover Drive beforetheopeningofGreece Athena High school. During his career at Athena Don was a Student Advisor, Homeroom Teacher, Department Head and wrote Curriculum for the district. Don was also involved in the Rochester Society of Plastics Engineers chapter forhis entirecareer. He held many positions within the organizationand was elected Man of the Year in 1978.His love of Plastics Engineering also lead him toInstruct as an Instructor atMonroe Community College.

Dons true passion and badge of honor he held close was his various textbook publications on Industrial Arts and Plastics Engineering Technology, as wellas aseries of EducationalIndustrial ArtsTechnologyVHSVideos he wroteand tapedwith Bergwall Productions. His publications and Authored works were proclamation of his love for Industrial Arts and Technology. Throughout his homes he shared with Elaine, Jackie, and John his signature craftsmanship mark was made withhandmadefurniture, cabinets, screened in patios, and replica Industrial Arts Shops inside the home with an arsenal of every power,hand tool, and automotive toolknown to man.

Don was anavidgardener. He was always outside planting flowers,tomato plants, spraying apples, fertilizing,mowing,and edging his lawn. If Don wasntoutside,he was in his workshop basement/garageworking on projectsand tinkering with the cars. Don also loved woodworking and enjoyed building and making things. Don was always keeping busy. He was known as a Mr. FixIt andloved to help his friends and neighbors.

A funeral servicecelebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at 11:00am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church,welcoming all religions, located at3740 Holtzclaw Rd. Cumming, GA. Please join his family and friends to celebrate Dons life. After the Mass there will bereception in the hospitality room at the church following the masswhere family and friends can gather and share Dons Memorytogether.In lieu of flowers please make amemorialdonation in his honor tothe American Diabetes AssociationorSociety of Plastics Engineers -Checks would be made out to SPE Rochester Section and could be mailed to:SPE Rochester SectionAttn:Brett Blaisdell, President106 Lucinda LaneRochester, NY, 14626-1286