Sophie Ampel

| 21 May 2012 | 04:48

    Sophie Ampel of Monroe, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Sophie was 75 years of age and had been a resident of the area for 40 years.

    Sophie is survived by her devoted husband Bernard Ampel and their children: Glenn and his wife Randi Metsch-Ampel, Terri and her husband Mitchell Kayden, Karen and her husband James Knox and Allen and his wife Kathleen Ampel.

    She also is survived by her adoring grandchildren Emily, Samantha and Allie Ampel, Elana and Dylan Metsch-Ampel, Joshua and Jacob Kayden, Ian and Jeremy Knox; her sister Alice and sister-in-law Ruth and her husband Arthur Goldstein..

    A memorial gathering was held May 20 at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers in Monroe.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sophie’s name to the Sophie Ampel Memorial Fund c/o Lawyers For Children, 110 Lafayette Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10013. Kindly make the check payable to Lawyers for Children – SAMF.

    Funeral arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc. To offer an online condolence, please visit www.flynnfh.com.