LESLIE (LES) AMBUSH

March 14 1943-March 13 2025

St Petersburg Florida, formerly of Rochester, NY, he was born to Harry and Rose Ambush.

He was always advocating  for others.

For many years he coached youth  soccer, baseball and basketball and served in leadership capacities advocating for youth sports. Les was honored when the Puryear Park clubhouse was named for him.

Les founded and ran an Indoor soccer program so that kids could play during the hot Florida summer months 1985-2007. His unique coaching style ” Everyone’s a Winer” emphasized  character, skill building, teamwork and self esteem over competition.

He was Certified Peer Counselor with compassion getting many people through hard times in their lives.

He was predeceased by his wife Sandi, of  50 years. He is survived by his children, Selena (Rolando), David (Erin), Harris (Elizabeth); grandsons, August and Lachlan; sister, Deena; niece, Janet Rankin; friends and family.

Les was a very special person and so honored, he is in the Senior Hall of Fame and was awarded a Key to the City by the Mayor of St Petersburg, FL.

As a teenager, the old JY was his second home where he enjoyed  sports and an active social life

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