James V. D'Ambola , 54, died Saturday, April 19, 2008. Mr. D'Ambola worked for Saft Opticians in Somerville for 15 years as well as being a self-employed optician until 1990. He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony D'Ambola. Surviving are his children, James D'Ambola of Somerset and Kristy Rita and husband, Marco of Lake Hiawatha and his sister, Elaine D'Ambola of Bridgewater. A visitation will be held Saturday from 9 to 10 AM at the Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ, 0887 (908)526-7638 followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Liturgy at St. Bernard R.C. Church, 500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater. Interment will be in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in James' memory may be made to, Hereditary Disease Foundation, 3960 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10032. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the D'Ambola family, please sign the online guestbook. Click "Sign Guestbook" below.