"A kindhearted gentleman. Cut hair for FOUR GENERATIONS of our family ! My Grandfather?s, my Father?s (his generation, and contemporary) mine, and my sons. He will be missed, a huge loss to our community. R.I.P."
In loving memory of
Antonio B. Votta
February 28, 1926 - January 22, 2021
Antonio B. Votta, "Tony" of Ambler, died Friday, January 22, 2021, after a brief stay in Abington Jefferson Hospital. He was 94 years old.
Born in Maida, province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy, he was the son of the late Dominic and Rosina (nee Datillo) Votta and was the youngest of 17 children.
Tony married Vincenza Ciliberto in 1948 and have celebrated 72 wonderful years of marriage. In recent years Tony and Vincenza have lived and been cared for by his daughter Vickie and grandson Stephen in Vickie's home.
He worked as a Barber in Ambler beginning in 1949 and later opened the Ambler Barber Shop in 1968. He proudly served Ambler, being joined at his barbershop by his son Vince and grandson Tony.
Mr. Votta was a long time member of Grand Lodge of Pa. Lodge Ruggero Bonghi (LRB) # 543 in Ambler. He has also served as the Grand Marshal of the Ambler Christmas Parade in 2010.
Surviving Tony is his loving wife, Vincenza, and his devoted children Dominic "Micky" Votta of Hatfield, Victoria Roberts and her husband Edward of Ambler, and Vincent "Vince" Votta (Patti) of Ambler. He is the loving "Poppi" of 6 grandchildren, Kristin Hopwood (Michael), Anthony "Tony" Votta, Stephen Wickert, Leanne Votta, Nicole Votta, Victoria G. Votta, and 7 Great-grandchildren.
Relatives and Friends may call Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 9:30 to 10:45 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church 259 Forest Ave. Ambler. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am with the Rev. Msgr. Stephen P. McHenry, Pastor as Celebrant. There will be a private Interment.
Remembrances in his name to Autism Speaks 1060 State Road - 2nd Floor Princeton, NJ 08540 www.autismspeaks.org Or Parkinson's Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter Attn: Donor Services 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 www.parkinson.org would be appreciated by the family.
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Tributes
"The Votta family has lost their patriarch, and Ambler has lost one of its best. My sincerest condolences to the family. Mr. Votta leaves his legacy in the best of hands in Vince and Tony (and, not to forget, Sandro!). Mike Walega"
"He will be missed by all! Vince, take his chair! Best wishes"
"Mr.Votta You were the first man my son let cut his hair. You were amazing !!! Then I got a job at Rite Aid for the past 27 years n I always looked forward to seeing you n ur up beat beautiful attitude coming to the pharmacy! Bless you my friend until we meet again! Love u and your family! Robin Seybold "
"Dear Votta Family, Mr. Votta and his Ambler Barber Shop have been a treasured part of our community. Mr. Votta created an iconic business, one where we enjoyed seeing him, his family, our friends and our neighbors. Every town should have such a welcoming place?a place where people like to go and feel like they are connected. Mr. Votta was warm, patient, dedicated and doting. My young sons readily hopped into his chair. Now grown, they make it a point to return when they are back in town. We all look for traditions and the things that make us feel and look good. Mr. Votta was a part of many milestones for our family. A visit to him and Ambler Barber Shop was required every month and certainly before big events. I know that he had thousands of clients. Yet, he made us feel special. And he was very special to us. How blessed your family has been to have him as your patriarch. May he rest in peace. And may you always feel his love. Sincerely and with sympathy, Amina O?Farrell (along with Bill, John, Thomas, Michael, Ryan, Christina and Juliet) "
"I've been a customer of ambler barber shop for several years. Antonio would cut my hair almost everytime I went. Loved him in the parade. Vince and Tony, my deepest condolences. A life well lived!"
"There was no one like "To To". I was lucky to know him for 50 years. He was very good to me. Sorry for the loss."
"Our condolences. What a special man. I especially remember how he interacted so well with the very young customers, giving them candy etc, to cool their nerves. Rich Tofani"
"So sad to lose such a treasure in your family and the neighborhood. I remember Tony giving my son Erich his first haircut. Erich was not very cooperative if you know what I mean. I admired Tony?s patience and calm. I think he helped me more than Erich but the cut did get done."
"Janice and I are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Tony was a Great Man."
"As a long time customer of the shop I can say he always had a smile and in good humor. So glad he led a long and happy life. My condolences to the family."
"Our condolences. We care for this family as customers and as friends. The Herman's"
"What a treasure he was. He cut my father's hair (Walt) and my son (Michael). I will always remember him saying "I'm gonna cuttah your hair". Mike Brosman Cherry Hill, N. J."
"With my deepest sympathy during this time of your loss. What an amazing man. Sincerely Dr. Bill T"
"I?m so very sad to hear the news of this loss. Mr. Votta began cutting my hair when I was 6 years old, and I am now 65, and his son and grandson still cut my hair. Mr. Votta cut my hair and gave me a beautiful shave before my marriage, too. He was always such a wonderful soul, with a ready laugh and always wearing his warm smile, and I will remember his smiling face forever. I pray for his safe deliverance into the comforting hands of our Lord, and for the peace of his bereaved family. "
"My sincere condolences to the Vince, Tony and the entire Votta family on the passing of Mr. Votta. His legacy is his great family. A fine father, grandfather, great grandfather and man. He will be missed "
"May God bless Mr. Votta, and comfort your family. Mr. Votta created a wonderful legacy in Ambler. "
"To Vicki, Stephen, Kristen, Vince and Tony! I send my condolences and my love! So sorry to hear of Mr Votta's passing! He was family to me and to Buddy. May he rest in peace! I always loved his smile and his laugh when I took my grandson Aiden to the barber shop. He gave my grandson many many haircuts. Aiden called him Mr.Yoga which always made Mr. Votta smile and we all laughed. Vicki you have been a wonderful daughter to care for both of your parents along with Stephen's help. Give my condolences and love to your mother. God bless all of you and your family with your father's passing. Love especially to you, my neice Kristen and nephew Stephen! Mary and Jean Diette"
"Many fond memories. Tony gave me my first haircut. Always seemed to remember me every time I saw him."
"Vicki, Steven and Kristen, I?m so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love, Amy Diette DeJulio"