Ambrose Motta

Ambrose “Breeze” Motta

Ambrose “Breeze” Motta, a kind and gentle soul passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at his home with his loving wife by his side.  He was born in Murray, Utah, on August 20, 1926, the son of Steve and Veronica Rocca Motta.  Graduated from Granite High School, Class of 1942.  Served in the US Army Counter Intelligence Corp stationed in Frankfurt, Germany from 1945 to 1947.  He married the love of his life, Georgia Uzelac, on December 2, 1952 in St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Murray.

He was very proud of his Italian heritage.  Next to his family and church, he loved the good earth.  He successfully operated Motta Bros Produce, along with his brother Dominick in Murray, and later in Layton.  After Dominick’s retirement, he operated Motta Farms in Layton until the time of his death.

He was an active member of St Vincent de Paul in Murray, and later St Rose of Lima in Layton.  He enjoyed playing bridge and golfing with friends in St George, Bear Lake, and Lake Powell, but his happiest times were spent at family gatherings.

He is survived by his wife Georgia, sons Jeff (Vicki) Motta, Dave (Kris) Motta,  daughter Cheryl (Michael) Morris, grandsons Nicholas (BreeAnn) Motta, Matthew Morris, Stuart Motta, Sam Pacheco, and granddaughters Megan Morris, Amanda Motta, Gina Robertson, great grandsons Anthony Robertson, Alex Robertson and beloved great grandson William Ambrose Motta.  Also survived by brother Dominick Motta, sister Elma Uzelac, sisters-in-law Ellen (Mike) Falvo and Kay Fassio.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers- in-law Nick Uzelac, Louis Uzelac, Joe Uzelac, Chester Fassio, sisters-in-law Mary Lou Motta, Ruth Uzelac, Maurine Uzelac and Barbara Uzelac.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 South Chapel Street, Layton.  Friends may visit family Sunday, November 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.  A Vigil with Rosary will follow.  Interment, Murray City Cemetery, 5490 South Vine Street, Murray .

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com

In lieu of flowers, Ambrose would wish donations to be made to: University of Utah Hospital Foundation, Dept of Neurology, 540 Staten, Suite 130, SLC, UT 84108-1252 or www.Hospital Foundation.org

Dad always taught us the value of hard work, kindness to our neighbors, and a deep love of family.  He will forever be treasured in our hearts and we feel blessed to have had him as our father.

The fields are plowed, the seeds are planted, the harvest is good. Rest in peace good and faithful servant.